Trincomalee Tourism

Pathirakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee   Pathirakali Amman Temple is a Hindu temple of the goddess Kali who is believed to be an incarnation of goddess Kali Amman located in Trincomalee which is in the eastern province of Sri Lanka. The temple is built in the classical Dravidian style of architecture which is similar to the […]

Marble Beach Trincomalee Sri Lanka is blessed with a great many beautiful beaches. In fact, the island’s pristine coastline is one of the main reasons thousands of tourists flock to the island each year. The eastern coast of Sri Lanka is particularly renowned for stunning coastal locations, and few can surpass the picturesque scenery of

Trincomalee Harbour Trincomalee Harbour, the third largest natural harbor in the world, has been visited by many local and international traders and explorers. A harbor of significant importance during the colonial era, the Port Authority is currently making it an important commercial seaport of Sri Lanka today. Highlights  Trincomalee harbor is the world’s third-largest harbour

Kokkilai Bird Sanctuary Trincomalee Kokilai Lagoon lies about 60 kilometers from Trincomalee and 30 kilometers from the Mullativu on the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.Kokkilai Lagoon is partly surrounded by mangrove swamps and sea grass beds. The surrounding area includes cultivated land, scrub and open forests. Numerous varieties of water and wader birds are found

Arisimale Beach, Trincomalee Located just a bit outside of Trincomalee, Arisimale Beach is one of the most visited beaches in the locality. Surrounded in greenery and mountains, although small, the beach is a beautiful getaway. A great place to view sunsets, the beach offers an array of food and drink options. Holding a navy camp

Lovers Leap Trincomalee Lovers leap is one of the many breathtaking views in the coastal town of Trincomalee. You could find the famous lovers leap, en route to the Rameswaram temple. The legends say the Lovers Leap, which is a cleft, was formed by the action of Ravana when he had lifted the rock temple; Lord

Sober Island Trincomalee Sober Island was first occupied by the French. “Admiral Jacob Blaquet de la Haye” in 1672 and by “Admiral Suffren” in 1782. The British took over the island after the Treaty of Paris in 1784 and later developed it for their military requirements and was essentially a military establishment. However before the

Sampur Foul Point Lighthouse Trincomalee The Foul Point Lighthouse (aka Sampur Lighthouse) has been guiding seafarers safely to their destinations for decades. The lighthouse was built in 1863 with a height of 32 metres and diameter of 25 metres. The lighthouse is built in to 5 levels with steel stairs. Trincomalee is a deep-season natural

Spotted Deer Trincomalee There are over 60 different species of deer worldwide. Deer are present on all continents except Antarctica. They can live in a range of habitats, from mountainous areas to warm and wet rainforests. The Barbary red deer is the only species present in Africa When most deer are born, they have white

Velgam Vehera Trincomalee About 8 miles from Trincomalee, on a path extending beyond the bound of the beautiful tank called Periyakulam (2 miles left just short of Milepost 6 on the Northcoast Road) is a Buddhist temple of unusual interest; Velgam Vihara (Vilgam Vehera), known to Hindus as Natanar Kovil. Lying north-west of Trincomalee, it