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Things to Do in Trincomalee
Trincomalee is an east-coast destination with beaches, historical associations and access to the surrounding coastal region. Use this guide to explore the local highlights and consider how the destination fits into a northern or eastern Sri Lanka route. https://serenlankatravels.com/destinations/trincomalee
Trincomalee has one of the world's finest natural harbours and a history to match, from the Koneswaram Temple perched on Swami Rock to the ramparts of Fort Frederick. North of town, Nilaveli and Uppuveli offer long, quiet beaches and calm seas in the months when the south-west is rainy.
Pigeon Island's coral reef, the Kanniya hot springs and seasonal whale watching complete an east-coast stay.
Why VisitTrincomalee
- Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock
- Nilaveli and Uppuveli beaches
- Pigeon Island snorkelling
- Calm seas May–September
Best time to visit
May to September for calm seas and sunshine on the east coast.
Suggested length of stay
2–3 nights
Getting there
About 5–6 hours from Colombo; 3 hours from Sigiriya.
ExploreNearby
Sigiriya
The 5th-century Lion Rock – a sheer 200-metre fortress rising from the plains, crowned by the ruins of a royal citadel and ringed by ancient gardens.
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Polonnaruwa
The island's medieval capital – a compact, beautifully preserved royal city of palaces, temples and the serene rock-cut Buddhas of Gal Vihara.
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Arugam Bay
The east coast's world-class surf town – long right-hand point breaks, lagoon safaris, Elephant Rock and a laid-back beach scene from May to September.
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