10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Trincomalee That You Shouldn't Miss

November 25, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Trincomalee (English: /ˌtrɪŋkoʊməˈliː/; Tamil: திருகோணமலை Tirukōṇamalai; Sinhalese: ත්‍රිකුණාමළය Trikuṇāmalaya) also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, 113 miles south of Jaffna and 69 miles north of Batticaloa, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. People from Trincomalee are known as Trincomalians and the local authority is Trincomalee Urban Council. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.
Restaurants in Trincomalee

1. Velgam Vehera

Vilgam Vihara Road, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka +94 26 3 266151
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Velgam Vehera

2. Trinco Blue Water Sports

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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Trinco Blue Water Sports

Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee, history spans across more than 7 years, starting in 2014; one of the best water sports and dive centers in Sri Lanka. And proudly, Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee is the one and only spot in Sri Lanka where you can do most of the Sea activities together at just one place (Water-Sports, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Dolphin & Whale Watching and other Boat Tours). The business grew and expanded as customers returned year after year for the friendly atmosphere & easy-accessible point of city where all activities can be experienced at professional Standards. In the mid of 2015, the center was registered at the Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, assuring that we are one of the very few members of Tourist-Board Authorized Centers. A. Jeyaseelan, the owner and the proprietor of Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee. Mr. Seelan has over 20 years diving experience in the waters of Sri Lanka and abroad, and is one of the Registered & PADI Certified Dive Instructors

3. Epic Ocean Adventures

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5.0 based on 50 reviews

Epic Ocean Adventures

Epic Ocean Adventures PADI Diving Center is the place in Dutch Bay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling trips for the whole family! We operate since 2014. Our experienced PADI Instructors speak English, Russian and all local languages. Like you we are all enthusiastic about diving and the underwater environment but we also realize that your valuable vacation time should be as much fun as possible. Come experience the ocean like never before! Best Prices & Quality! Fun for the whole family! Safe, friendly & professional! We offer: •Daily Diving (Fun Diving) •Night Diving •Discover Scuba Diving •Snorkeling trips •PADI Course •Whale and Dolphin Watching We are proud to be the first local PADI Dive Center in Trincomalee with qualified professionals. With us you will get excellent diving experience even if you never tried it before. Our Dive Center is located in Trincomalee town close to Koneswaram temple, bus & train stations. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US WITH ANY ENQUIRIES

4. Sri Lanka Diving Tours - Trincomalee

Excellent
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Sri Lanka Diving Tours - Trincomalee

Sri Lanka Diving Tours (Trincomalee) is a PADI Five star IDC center based at Uppuveli new loction in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka's East Coast. Offering professionally guided dive trips to our house sites, to the Pigeon Island National Park sites which are only a short boat ride away. We conduct PADI diver training from the half-day PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience right up to PADI Instructor. Confined water training on our house reef directly in front of the hotel is ideal for your first experiences in the open water.We can even provide Tec Diver training at our specialist Deep Sea Resort further down the coast. From our beach side location, we also offer coastal boat tours, Whale and dolphin watching trips, Snorkeling with whales !!! Snorkeling trips to Pigeon Island National Park where you can see Black Tip Reef Sharks, not to mention our water sports including water skiing, kayaks and body boards. Come explore the beautiful reefs and marine life of Trincomalee's underwater world. MORE FUN FOR LESS MONEY!!!

5. Koneswaram Temple

Trincomalee Sri Lanka +94 70 333 3234 http://ecoworldtours.net
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4.5 based on 915 reviews

Koneswaram Temple

Reviewed By RamblingR - Melbourne, Australia

There is something exhilarating about standing on the top of a rock and taking in a magnificent view. From this temple, which is as close to God as anyone can get here in Trincomalee, the views over the Indian Ocean are sublime. There are small shrines built into the cliff and it is lovely to stand with Hindu devotees as they perform their rituals. The temple, the people, and the wonderful view make this place a worthy place to visit. On our way down the hill, after collecting our shoes, we sat in a coconut cafe, high above the cliff, sipping coconut water whilst immersing ourselves with this unforgettable cultural experience.

6. Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara

Seruwila Serunuwara, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara

Reviewed By SujeewaW_12 - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Seruwila Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient temple which is among the sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines in Sri Lanka [Solosmasthana]. It is reachable via Trincomalee - Muttur (42.4Kms) or via Kantalai - Allai (45Kms). Both the roads are well carpeted and in pretty good condition (Better than roads in Colombo) . which is approximately 45 km through dense forest. There are many monuments in the complex including Stupa which was originated in 2nd Century B.C. and restored in 1920's.Restored Northern entrance ,with evidence of molded bricks, balustrades, guard stones and moonstones.Western entrance with evidences of preliminary stages of stone works in moldings showing exemplary stone jointing methods.Southern entrance with balustrades of elephant motifs, guard stones and stone door frame.Eastern entrance, Image house building at the Stupa terrace, Sculptured stone lotus, Bo tree shrine [Bodhighara], Ancient pond, Remains of ancient Chapter House, Remains of monasteries and remains of a building on stone pillars. You can find natural stone platform and caves with primitive paintings According to the history this complex was build by King Kavantissa (2nd century B.C.) who was ruling the Kingdom of Ruhuna and the sacred relic, which was the frontal bone of the Buddha, was enshrined in the stupa which was known as Tissa Maha Vehera Every year thousands of devotees visit this sacred place for worship and its worth visiting this place if you are a explorer of Buddhist history.

7. Sail Lanka Charter

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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Sail Lanka Charter

Join us for an unforgettable cruise in Trincomalee! From 6:30 until 1:30 we offer unforgettable Dolphin and whale watching cruises. On board we will serve you a freshly prepared breakfast. After the whale and dolphin watching we give you the opportunity to snorkel, swim, stand up paddle and canoe under cliff with the famous Koneswaram Temple. When you come out of the water our chef will be waiting for you with his delicious lunch. Sail Lanka Charter is a spin off of the Building A Future Foundation. This non profit organization aims to educate Sri Lankan youth and create sustainable businesses to help further develop the country. The group teaches people technical skills, builds our own boats and charters them. Sail Lanka Charter is the largest sailing company in Sri Lanka and currently directly employs about 20 local employees and indirectly creates jobs, mainly in manufacturing and maintenance of boats and marina's, for more than 50 people.

8. Trincomalee War Cemetery

Nilaveli Road, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka https://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2009502/Trincomalee%20War%20Cemetery
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4.5 based on 284 reviews

Trincomalee War Cemetery

Trincomalee is a seaport on the north-eastern coast of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and was formerly a naval station. After the fall of Singapore it became a naval base of importance to our command of shipping in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The cemetery was originally the Combined Services Cemetery, but was taken over by the Admiralty from the military authorities in April 1948 for use as a permanent naval cemetery. On the withdrawal of United Kingdom Forces from Ceylon it became the property of the Ceylon Government who have granted the Commission security of tenure in perpetuity. Save for a few post-war and non-war graves it is purely a war cemetery, and service war graves were transferred to it from Trincomalee (St. Mary) Churchyard; Trincomalee (St. Stephen's) Cemetery, Kottadi Cemetery, Jaffna; and Vavuiyna Combined Cemetery. A special memorial commemorates a naval man buried in Trincomalee (St. Stephen's) Cemetery whose grave could not be found. The non-war graves are those of men of the Merchant Navy whose death was not due to war service, and of civilians, of whom some were employees of the Admiralty; while the post-war graves were dependents of servicemen, civilian employees of the Admiralty and dependents of such employees.

Reviewed By ericnjan - Bolton, United Kingdom

This peaceful cemetary is beautifully kept by the staff. It has 364 graves, and many do not contain bodies having never been recovered. This includes British, French, Dutch forces, but also Muslim and Indian members of the forces - it shows what a truly allied force was out here and 'fought for our futures'. Very moving to walk around the graveyard, any visit pays tribute to the fallen.

9. Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple

New Moor St, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka +94 26 2 222760 http://www.trincopathirakali.com/
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple

Reviewed By ericnjan - Bolton, United Kingdom

Many of the temples in Trinc don't let you take photos. They are also quite traditional in that in the main building They have a central shrine, with shrines around the outside of that. This temple is wall to wall, including the ceiling, covered in colourful statues and paintings. Forget trying to make sense of it all, just go and soak it in - best temple to visit, IMO.

10. Orr's Hill Army Museum

Orr's Hill Army Museum, Plantain Point Inside 22 Army Division Headquarters, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka +94 26 2 055410 http://www.facebook.com/orrshillmuseum/
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Orr's Hill Army Museum

Reviewed By fowmyi - Ratmalana, Sri Lanka

If you are visiting Trincomalee, this is one of the best place to visit. Guide will explain all about the weapons which was used by LTTE and Army at the time of war. There is a place to practice the shooting by Air rifle gun for a small fee which very adventurous and memorable. Finally there is a heart touching short film to watch at the auditorium.

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