Places to visit in Trincomalee

A deep natural harbour, Koneswaram temple and the beach at Nilaveli.

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Places to see

Spiritual

Koneswaram Temple

Town & Gravets

A clifftop Shiva temple above the sea at Trincomalee, one of the Pancha Ishwarams.

Best time: Apr–Sep

Heritage

Fort Frederick

Town & Gravets

A colonial fort on the Trincomalee headland, still used by the army.

Best time: Apr–Sep

Beach

Nilaveli

Kuchchaweli

A long, quiet beach north of Trincomalee, close to Pigeon Island.

Best time: Apr–Sep

Food to try in Trincomalee

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Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.