Trincomalee District

Trincomalee District occupies part of Sri Lanka’s northeast coast and is known for beaches, natural harbours and marine attractions. Trincomalee city and Nilaveli are major visitor centres, with opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, diving, whale watching and cultural sightseeing during the east-coast season. Trincomalee town, Uppuveli and Nilaveli are the district’s main visitor centres, with Pigeon Island lying offshore. The wider area includes Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick, the natural harbour and coastal villages, making the district suitable for both beach holidays and cultural sightseeing.