Things to do in Trincomalee
Trincomalee
Trincomalee is the most beautiful coast in Sri Lanka and 237 km away from the Colombo. Most of the travelers’ love to lie down on golden white sand in Trincomalee. Things to do in Trincomalee and those activities bend with local experiences. Trincomalee belongs to Eastern province and between Jaffna peninsula and Batticaloa. Trincomalee is the admin city of Eastern province and it is a multi-cultured community. Majority of the Population speaks Tamil and follows Hindu culture.
Trincomalee is the highly significant historical harbour and economic centre in Sri Lanka since 11th century. Trincomalee harbour is the 5th biggest natural harbour in the world. Hence, all invasion affected with Sri Lanka because of capturing the Sri Lanka ports and take the control of Sri Lanka trading business. Trincomalee's ancient name as “Gokarna” and Trincomalee Koneshwarm temple is an iconic landmark in Trincomalee. It is reflecting with Sri Lanka great worrier Great Kind Ravana’s history.
Trincomalee's iconic attractions are.
- Trincomalee Harbour
- Trincomalee beach
- Pigeon island
- Fort Fredrick (Dutch Fort)
Trincomalee majority of the population living Fishery industry, cultivation and tourism. Trincomalee Tourism season starts from May–October after the First Inter Monsoon Season (March–April) ends. My Ceylon Adventures offer following things to do in Trincomalee spice up with local experiences. You can experience following things to do in Trincomalee.
- Whale and Dolphin watching in Trincomalee.
- Snorkeling and diving in Trincomalee
- Fishing in Trincomalee
- Whale diving in Trincomalee
- Cycling in Trincomalee countryside
- Pigeon island snorkeling and diving.