Things to do in Trincomalee
Trincomalee District has 6 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Springs, Koneswaram Temple. Here's what to see and do in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.
Fort Frederick
A colonial-era fort guarding the Trincomalee headland, its wooded grounds roamed by wild spotted deer and leading up to Koneswaram Temple.
Kanniya Hot Springs
A cluster of seven square wells of naturally warm mineral water enclosed in a walled bathing complex west of town.
Koneswaram Temple
A dramatic clifftop Hindu temple to Shiva on Swami Rock, high above the ocean at the tip of the Trincomalee headland.
Nilaveli Beach
A long, quiet stretch of white sand north of Trincomalee, popular for swimming and as the gateway to Pigeon Island.
Pigeon Island National Park
A protected coral island off Nilaveli with one of Sri Lanka's best shallow snorkelling reefs and resident blacktip reef sharks.
Uppuveli Beach
The nearest sweep of golden sand to Trincomalee town, lined with guesthouses and calm swimming water.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Trincomalee?
- Popular attractions in Trincomalee include Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Springs, Koneswaram Temple.
- How many attractions are there in Trincomalee?
- We currently list 6 attractions in Trincomalee District.