Location: Trincomalee
Top Things to do in Trincomalee
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Trincomalee, Eastern Province
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. Trinco Bay Dive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
Certified trainers of SCUBA & PADI Diving based in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Near Aqua Hotel Uppuweli, 41A, Alles Garden(in-front of Fernandoo's Bar).
2. Negombo Diving Centre
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
We at Negombo Diving Centre, are a Sri Lankan owned and operated dive school based in trincomalee and Negombo. Now we expand our diving center to trincomalee beach.
3. Velgam Vehera
4. Trinco Blue Water Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
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
5. Epic Ocean Adventures
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
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
6. Sri Lanka Diving Tours - Trincomalee
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
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!!!
7. Koneswaram Temple
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4.5 based on 915 reviews
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.
8. Hoods Tower Museum
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By E3061MYjeanl - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Our first visit to Sri Lanka and we had heard about this museum, both myself and my partners fathers had been based here in 2nd world war so this to us was a must. We were told we didn’t need permission prior to arriving so turned up at the base on 28th Feb to be turned away as too many school trips told to come back following morning between 8.30/8.45. Following day we arrived at the base at 8.20 to be told no access before 9.00am so we sat and waited. At 9 we were asked for our passports and our driver was asked for his paperwork. We were then asked if we wanted to do the harbour boat ride which we said yes. The boat ride was 3000SLR each (£15) 200 SLR for locals. We queued for about 20 mins then given permission to board then sat on the boat for roughly 15 mins waiting for coaches to arrive. Finally the cruise took off 10 mins into cruise the boat made its way back into harbour and that was it. Totally disappointing. When we got back to the harbour we got back into our car with our driver and a naval base person to drive to Hoods Tower museum, the entrance fee was 1200 SLR each. The museum has lots of parts of ships, guns, ammunition, working parts of ships. The tower has amazing views over the harbours, there is still the search lights up there, also escape tunnels which were weird to go round all in all a really enjoyable and informative trip.
9. Arisimale Beach
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By RifnazM - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
It's a rare beach you can find because of it's location and the sand. Beach sand almost similar to rice thereby it's called as "Arisimalai" in the local language. The crystal clear water and the slight waves will make you curious if you bath there. Highly recommend to visit if you cross Pulmodai, Sri Lanka eventhough it's quiet difficult to be there.
10. Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
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.
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