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Local Sri Lanka Tours

East coast

Trincomalee

Deep harbour, white beaches and snorkelling at Pigeon Island.

How long
2 to 3 nights
Best time
May to September

This guide is being written by our local team. In the meantime, a local expert can answer any question about Trincomalee.

Why go to Trincomalee

Trincomalee has one of the deepest natural harbours in the world, the Koneswaram temple on a clifftop, and beaches at Nilaveli and Uppuveli. It is the east coast’s best beach base in summer.

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How many days

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Best time to visit

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Getting there

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Top things to do

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Local food to try

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