Koneswaram Temple
Undoubtedly One Of The First Sites To Be Ticked
Off The Trincomalee Tourist Map Is This Revered Temple Located Atop A Cliff
Inside Fort Fredrick. This Important Hindu Pilgrimage Site Displaying Darvidian
Architectural Style Is Believed To Be One Of The Panch Ishwarams(Five Abodes Of
Shiva) With A Swayambhu Lingam. The Shrine Exudes Sacred Vibes And Is A
Wonderful Place For Seeking Solace In The Divine Presence. Surrounded By
Magnificent Views Of The Indian Ocean, This Fabulous Temple Tops Our List Of
Places To Visit In Trincomalee.
Fort Frederick
This Important
Historical Landmark With An Imposing Entrance Is A Must-Do For History And
Nature Enthusiasts When You Visit Trincomalee. While The History Is
Interesting, The Presence Of Freely-Roaming Spotted Deer Adds Charm To The
Stroll Through This Fort. Built By The Portuguese, Fort Fredrick Is Partly
Under Military Occupation And Also Houses A Famous Buddhist Vihara And Sacred
Hindu Temple. Breathtaking Sunsets And Sweeping Views Of Trincomalee Bay And
Town Make The Visit Truly Rewarding. You Can Take A Tuk-Tuk To The Fort And
Also Buy Some Trinkets From The Stalls Inside.
Pathirakali Amman Temple - Trinco
The Spectacular Gopuram Of This Kali Temple With
Its Vibrant Colours And Myriad Sculptures Catches Your Eye From A Distance,
While The Unique Interiors Will Leave You Spellbound. Also Called The Kali
Kovil, You Can Feel The Powerful And Benevolent Presence Of The Goddess In This
Popular Durga Temple In The Heart Of The City. Of All Trincomalee Temples, This
One Is Sure To Leave You Awestruck With Its Colourfully Adorned Walls And
Spiritual Vibes.
One Of The Best Places To Visit Around Trincomalee,
This Ancient Buddhist Site With A Modern Day Monastery Is Just Perfect For
Spending A Couple Of Quiet Hours. With A Beautiful Setting Amidst Tall Trees
And Lawns, Strolling Through The Remains Of This Ancient Budhhist Temple Built
By King Devanamiyatissa Is A Calming Experience. The Original Crystalline Buddha
Statue Still Stands Tall And Is A Sight To Behold While The New Monastery
Offers A Chance To Meditate In This Serene Place. The Ruins With Intriguing
Inscriptions And The Awesome Jungle Surrounding It, Make This Visit Worthwhile.
Maritime And Navel History Museum
Located In A Beautifully Restored 17th Century Dutch
Mansion, This Informative Museum Offers Important Insights Into Sri Lankan Maritime
History. Amongst The Most Interesting Places To Visit In Trincomalee, The
Ground Floor Takes You Through The Country’s Naval History Dating Back From Marco
Polo’s Time With Models Depicting Naval Scenes And Some Video Presentations. The
Exhibits On The First Floor Throw Light On The Marine Ecosystem With Special
Emphasis On The Flora And Fauna Of East Coast. With Free Entry And
Knowledgeable Guides, This Wonderful Museum Also Offers Lovely Views Of The
Bay.
Uppuveli &Nilaveli Beaches
North Of Trincomalee, Are These Two Pristine
Palm-Fringed Beaches Perfect For A Lazy, Rejuvenating Day By The Sea. Uppuveli Has
Powdery White Sand, Clear Emerald Waters And A Lovely Beach Vibe With
Restaurants Offering Delicious Sri Lanka Cuisine . This Laidback Paradise
Is Perfect For Swimming, Whale Watching, Volley-Ball Or Simply Relaxing By The
Sea. Nilaveli Beach Is Further North, Bigger, Calmer And Totally Unspoilt By
The Onslaught Of Tourism. When You’ve Covered All Places To Visit In Trincomalee
Map, Head To These Beautiful Beaches To Steal Some Relaxing Moments.
Pigeon Island National Park
Undoubtedly One Of The Best Places To Visit Near Trincomalee,
The Pristine And Beautiful Pigeon Island National Park Off The Coast Of Nilaveli
Is A Great Getaway From The City. Comprising Of Two Small Islands, The National
Park Is Home To The Endangered Rock Pigeons, Vibrant Marine Life And Stunning
Rock Formations. The Powdery White Sands, Glittering Rock Pools And The Shallow
Turquoise Waters Make This A Memorable Trip, Along With Ample Snorkelling
Opportunities Right Off The Beach.
Trinco- War Cemetery
This Final Resting Place Of The British And Local
Soldiers Who Laid Down Their Lives During World War II, Is A Quiet Solemn
Place. Set In A Well-Maintained Garden, This Is One Of The Six Commonwealth War
Cemeteries In Sri Lanka. As You Pay Homage To The Fallen Soldiers And Sailors
And Walk Through The Poignant Place, You Gain Insight Into What Price We Pay
For Wars. One Of The Most Humbling Places To Visit In Trincomalee, The War
Cemetery Is Also A Place For Quiet Contemplation.
Seruwila Mangala Rajamaha Viharaya
Counted Amongst The Holiest Buddhist Sites In Sri
Lanka, This Temple Is One Of The Important Places To Visit In Trincomalee For
The Spiritually Inclined Travellers. The 2nd Century Stupa Was Originally Built
By King Kavantissa And Holds The Sacred Frontal Bone Of Lord Buddha. Thousand Of
Devotees Visit This Sacred Buddhist Vihara Every Year To Pay Homage And Seek
Blessings Of The Enlightened One. Also Visit The New Complex With A Huge Statue
Of Buddha; Remember To Be Modestly Dressed And Remove Your Footwear.
St.Mary's Cathedral
Tucked Away In A Quiet Part Of The City, This
Beautiful Small Catholic Cathedral Is Just A Walking Distance Away From The
Beach. Built In 1852, The Attractive Blue And White Facade Of The Cathedral
Exudes Warmth And Tranquillity. The Well-Maintained Site Also Houses A Small
School With Young Children Who Are Happy To Interact With Visitors.
Girihandu Seya
The Girihandu Seya Stupa Is Located In Thiriyaya Intrincomalee District
Of Eastern Province , Sri Lanka. According To The Legend, This Is The
Stupa Mentioned In The Story Of Thapassu And Balluka Two Traders. As Such,
It Is Considered To Be The First Stupa Built By Enshrining The Relic Of Lord
Buddha And Probably It Was Built Around 528 B.C.
The Stupa Was Originally A Small In Size And Had Been Renovated
In The 8th Century A.D. The Vatadage Encircling Stupa Was Built During
The Renovation.
Kanniya Hot Water Wells
As Usual, Hot Water
Wells Are Crowded. There Were Limited Common Buckets, So If You Are Planning To
Have A Bath, Better To Bring Your Own Bucket. Using Soap Is Prohibited. There Are
Separate Changing Rooms Are Provided For Ladies And Gents.
Kinniya New Bridge
Kinniya New Bridge
Is Currently The Longest Bridge In Sri Lanka. This Was Build With The Donation
From Saudi Arabia And Opened To Public In 20th October 2009. Kinniya Bridge Is
10 Meters Wide And 495 Meters In Length.
This Bridge Replace
The Old Ferry Service Operated Through The Kinniya Lagoon. Still You Can See
The Old Abandoned Ferry By A Side. This Ferry Used To Operate From The Morning
To Late Evening And Carry Both Passengers And Vehicles. One Of The Noticeable
Thing Was That It Has A Separate Control Station, Which Is Located Few Feet
Above The Deck.
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