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Kokkilai lagoon (Tamil: கொக்குளாய்; Sinhala: කෝකිලායි) is an estuarine lagoon in Mullaitivu District and Trincomalee District, north-east Sri Lanka. The town of Kokkilai is located on a sand bar between the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers, including
- Churiyan Aru
- Lagoon
- The Lagoon
- Getting There
- Birds Galore
- The Boat Ride
The lagoon is situated in the North-Eastern part of Sri Lanka and has a very interesting makeup of mangroves, mudflats seagrass beds providing the perfect habitat for those birds who call it home.
A very short drive from the hub of the Northeast – Trincomalee, one can base themselves at a hotel such as Trinco Blu by Cinnamon which is one of the popular resorts in Trincomalee.
The lagoon was dubbed a designated wildlife sanctuary in the 1905s. It is unique in that it is one of the largest nature reserves for both native and migratory birds not only in the North East but in Sri Lanka. You can be sure to be bowled over by the sheer volume of birds on your visit!
You can rent a little boat, called a dingy and venture into the lagoon. If you’re lucky you may even chance upon a crocodile or witness some elephants on the lagoon banks. Make sure you pack an umbrella though since the little boats don’t offer a cover of their own.
Kokkilai Sanctuary ( Tamil: கொக்குளாய் சரணாலயம் Kokkuḷāy Caraṇālayam) is a wildlife sanctuary in north eastern Sri Lanka, approximately 25 km (16 mi) south east of Mullaitivu . History. Kokkilai Lagoon and its surrounding area was designated as a bird sanctuary on 18 May 1951 under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937.
- 20 km² (8 sq mi)
- Northern Province
- 18 May 1951
- Mullaitivu
2,995 ha (7,401 acres) Main attractions. forested wetlands which include mangrove swamps – migratory and local water birds. Kokilai Lagoon lies about 60 kilometres from Trincomalee and 30 kilometres from the Mullativu on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
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Oct 7, 2023 · October 7, 2023. 1. 85. Discover the beauty of Sri Lanka’s Eastern coast at Black Sand Beach Kokkilai. Experience the charm of a fishing village, explore wide sandy shores, and enjoy tranquility by the azure waters. Nestled within the picturesque Kokkilai fishery village lies a hidden treasure known as the Black Sand Beach.
The Kokkilai Bird Sanctuary is situated along the Kokkilai Lagoon and is home to an abundance of exotic migratory, resident, and endemic bird species. Explore this aquatic habitat for a glimpse of the rare and endangered Black-Necked Stork or the large number of pelicans that feed here regularly.
Located approximately 60 kilometres from Trincomalee and 30 kilometres from Mullaitivu, Kokkilai Sanctuary includes the Kokkilai Lagoon and its surroundings. Spanning 2,995 hectares (7,401...
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