Srilanka, Jan. 30 -- Battalangunduwa is one of several islands in the Kalpitiya archipelago. It is a lovely and attractive island surrounded by the sea and the Kalpitiya lagoon. It is inhabited by the fisher folk who have migrated from Kalpitiya, Chilaw Negombo and Wennapuwa areas.

In the past it had been the abode of fisher folk who migrated from the main land. They migrated to this place during the season for harvesting fish. The fishermen who stayed there for a couple of months would return to their permanent residence on land.

However, at present it is an island with a thick population that has drawn the countywide attention for its scenic beauty and the potential it carries for tourism.

Local and foreign tourists, who visit Batta...