Trincomalee is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast ... more

Uppuveli beach is about 6 km north of the town and is a wonderful nearly pristine beach. To reach the beach take the bus north and get of at the church on the ... more

Fort Fredrick is an old Dutch fort located on a peninsula east of the town center. It still has a strong military presence from the war - the whole peninsula ... more

Pathirakali Amman Temple,Pathirakali Ambal Kovil - or the Kali Kovil, Trincomalee is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of the goddess... more

PIgeon Island national park, 1 km offshore, can be reached with local tour operators (just ask your hotel or guest house) and is preferred for its white sand, ... more

Nilaveli , slightly farther north, is similar to Uppuveli but less crowded. There is a big military base right in the middle of Nilaveli, but the nice beaches...