Places To Visit in Trincomalee
KONESWARAM TEMPLE
If you only visit one sight in Trincomalee, make it the colorful Koneswaram temple. Surrounded by the dramatic Swami Rock and Gokarna Bay, the classical-medieval complex is Trinco’s biggest draw. The site is a major Hindu pilgrimage center, and one of the Pancha Ishwarams (five abodes of Shiva) was built in Sri Lanka to honor […]
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Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island National Park Pigeon Island National Park is near the Nilaveli Beach in Sri Lanka. This National Park is amongst the 17 national parks in the country, but amongst the only two marine national parks in the entire region. This area is protected due to the aftermath of the 2004 Tsunami, which caused a […]
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Whale and Dolphin Watching
Whale and Dolphin Watching You will have to wake up early and travel to the Trincomalee Harbour where you will be met by our friendly crew at 6 a.m. You will then take a boat along with your guide and travel for around half an hour out to sea where you will be able to […]
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Fort Frederick
Fort Frederick In the coastal town of Trincomalee is the beautiful Fort Frederick which was built in the 17th century by the Portuguese and was later fully completed by the year 1624. The Fort has an exciting appeal to it as it was built on the Swami Rock-Konamamala which was formed by the debris and […]
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Gokanna Rajamaha Viharaya
Gokanna Rajamaha Viharaya Gokanna Raja Maha Viharaya is located at a distance of about 4.7 km from the town of Trincomalee. The Koneshwaram Kovil is located on this road. This is a Buddhist temple with a lot of ancient artifacts. The old Gokanna temple was located on the site of the present Koneshwaram Kivila. After […]
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Kanniya Hot Water Well
Kanniya Hot Well Trincomalee The famous Kanniya Hot Springs of Trincomalee are indeed what they are, a natural series of hot baths that have been opened for the public at an old historical site dating back to the age of Ravana, as is said, to almost five thousand years ago to the Vedic period […]
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Uppuveli Beach Trincomalee
Uppuveli Beach Trincomalee Trincomalee, popularly referred to as “Trinco”, is home to an uninterrupted stretch of beautiful beach that runs along the northern stretch of Trinco for nearly 30 kilometres, starting from Uppuveli beach which is close to Dutch bay at the natural harbour; stretching towards Nilaveli beach where ferries and boats leave for Pigeon […]
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Maritime Navel Museum
MARITIME AND NAVAL HISTORY MUSEUM The Maritime and Naval History Museum is a relatively new museum in Trincomalee, as it has been in operation since 2013. Although a new addition, the museum is home to several ancient relics that go back to the days where trade relationships were just established in Sri Lanka, during the […]
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British War Cemetery
British War Cemetery Trincomalee Trincomalee British War Cemetery (also known as the Trincomalee War Cemetery) is a British military cemetery in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, for soldiers of the British Empire who were killed or died during World War II. The cemetery is located on the Trincomalee Nilaveli (A6) Road, approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north […]
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Nilaveli Beach, Trincomalee
Nilaveli Beach, Trincomalee Only a few kilometers from Trincomalee, Nilaveli Beach, offers tourists a wide range of activities. Pigeon Island, just off the shore, is an excellent spot for snorkeling, while boat tours are another great way of exploring the waters of the Indian Ocean and spotting dolphins and whales. Nilaveli Beach is very clean, […]
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Thiriyaya Girihandu Seya
Thiriyaya Girihandu Seya Situated about 29 miles north of Trincomalee, it was not an easy journey through bumpy dusty roads, hostile villages, jungle and ferry to travel to Thiriyaya Girihandu Seya some time ago. After the War this area has seen drastic development specially the road network and now traveling to Thiriyaya is not different […]
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Golden Temple Trincomale
Golden Temple Trincomalee A million golden rays of the sharp afternoon sun showered the land that shone with a sublime gaiety. Looming high against the sharp blue heavens stood a unique temple structure visible from far across the plains. The Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil in Nilaveli, Trincomalee was a massive edifice mingling sky blue and […]
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Velgam Vehera Trincomalee
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 […]
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Spotted Deer
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 […]
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Sampur Foul Point Lighthouse
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 […]
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Sober Island
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 […]
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Lovers Leap
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 […]
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Arisimale Beach
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 […]
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Kokkilai Bird Sanctuary
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 […]
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Trincomalee Harbour
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 […]
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Marble Beach
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 […]
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Sri Pathirakali Amman Kovil
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 […]
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