Things to do · Eastern Province
Around Trincomalee you can visit Koneswaram Temple on Swami Rock, snorkel at Pigeon Island, relax on Nilaveli and Uppuveli beaches and go whale watching.
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Dive into paradise at Sri Lanka's premier snorkeling destination! Crystal-clear turquoise waters surround this protected marine park where colorful coral reefs teem with tropical fish, sea turtles, and even reef sharks.
2Visit this ancient Hindu temple perched dramatically on a cliff 130 feet above the crashing Indian Ocean!
3Discover one of Asia's most pristine beaches! Nilaveli stretches for miles with powdery white sand and turquoise waters…
Trincomalee is far from the main tourist trail. A driver connects it with Sigiriya in about 2 hours and can take you to Nilaveli and Pigeon Island.
Yes. Pigeon Island National Park near Nilaveli is one of the best snorkelling spots in Sri Lanka.
Yes, mainly from March to August, with blue whales and dolphins seen offshore.
