Trincomalee Tourist Places are among the best to visit in Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island, Trincomalee is a key center of Sri Lankan Tamil-speaking culture. The city boasts numerous historical sites and beautiful attractions to explore.
Trincomalee is an English name, but its real name is “Thiru-Kona-malai,” which represents “Lord of the Sacred Hill.” Now let’s have a look around the places you must visit in Trincomalee.
Thirukoneswaram Kovil
It is a very old and important temple that has thousands of pillars. It is called “southern Kailash” because it looks like the famous Kailash mount in India. It’s a special place for Hindus. In this temple, you can see beautiful carvings and pillars called “Aayiram kaal mandapam.” The temple was decorated with beautiful golden towers called Gopurams. This temple stood out on high ground with its great tower. A long time ago, King Gajabahu II was a believer in the Hindu god Shiva and was very kind to the temple and helped it a lot. When you visit Trincomalee, Thirukoneswaram Temple, you will know more about the best stories hidden in this temple.
Fort Frederick
It is a fort built by the Portuguese that was completed in 1624 CE at Trincomalee. It is built from the debris on the swami rock-konamamalai of the world-famous ancient Hindu Koneswaram temple. The fort on Konamalai Cape was built by Portuguese soldiers. The fort was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1665 and renamed “Fort Fredrick”.
Uppuveli Beach
Uppuveli Beach is a lovely spot for the traveler to enjoy their holiday and sit under the coconut tree. You can enjoy swimming and surfing on the beach, but on windy days be aware of the red flag. It shows that you do not go swimming at that time.
There are many comfortable places you can find on top of the beach. You can find good hotels near the beach, like Coconut Beach Lodge, Golden Beach Cottages, and Blue Sand Beach Resort.
Trincomalee Beach
Trincomalee Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. You will feel the freshness of breath and the crystal clear water and soft white sand. Nothing soothes the soul like walking on the beach. You can get multiple food and drink options. One more thing: It is a great place to watch fishermen casting their nets at work and yield in boat riding.
Kanniya Hot Water
The Kanniya hot springs are located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. You see there are seven wells. These wells are said to be very old. Each well has a different temperature and is only 3–4 feet deep, and you can see the bottom very clearly. Water is also believed to have medicinal properties. This place is famous for tourists.
Pigeon Island
It is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. It is situated at Nillaveli. An abundance of rock pigeons lived here; that’s why this island got its name. In 1963, this island was designated as a sanctuary, and in 2003, it was re-assigned as a national park. Now it has become popular with tourists.
It is home to many marine species and is surrounded by coral reefs. You can see different types of fish and young and adult blacktip sharks. Between May and September is the best time for scuba diving.
You can experience more in Trincomalee tourist places like Lovers Leap, Nilaveli Beach, Marble Beach, and the Maritime and Naval History Museum.
The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen in the world; you must feel them with your heart. Sometimes you just need a break and immerse yourself in an amazing place, so let’s rock the Trincomalee Holidays.
