Sprawling over an area of 75 hectares, the Sathurukondan Wetlands can be found right adjacent to the scenic lagoon, located within the urban area of Batticaloa. Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa is a Sri Lanka resort that is well known among locals as one of the most coveted Sri Lanka honeymoon hotels that is often frequented by both foreign and local nature lovers for the sheer beauty of its surroundings coupled by the abounding hospitality that it bestows upon its guests. Saturated with a bio diversity unchallenged by any, these wetlands is known for its extensive bird population including few of the rare species such as the Lesser Adjutant Stork Leptoptilus javanicus and Spot Billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis. In addition to that, one can also catch a glimpse of the Broad Snouted Crocodile or ‘Mugger’ (Crocodylus palustris) which is also known as a species that is vulnerable to extinction within the lagoon itself.
