Trincomalee is a main center for Tamil language speaking culture. It has been so fortwo millenniums in Srilanka.Trincomalee stands on a peninsula of the same name. An inner and outer harbor dividesTrincomalee. Overlooking the Trincomalee beach and harbor, Trincomalee is known for several things beautiful and worth visiting. Trincomalee is considered one of the oldest cities in Asia. The reference to the place Trincomalee has been made in several literary works. Trincomalee means Lord of Sacred hill. The bay of Trincomalee has been considered the safest for several sea crafts to land in a secure manner. It is for several such favorable reasons Trincomalee has been considered as a place ideal for commercial port.
Places of attraction and things to do
- Trincomalee is an important destination for Hindus across the globe. For a holistic tour visit the
- Koneswaram temple
- Bhadrakali temple on Koneswar road
- Mari Amman temple of uppuveli Beach
- Trincomalee Hindu Cultural hall
- Trincomalee Hindu college
- The entrance leading to the Koneswar temple once used to lead to Fort Frederick. This Portuguese style went through reconstruction and attack by The French
- Trincomalee has e world’s fifth largest natural harbor that oversees a beautiful terrace like highland. Two headlands appear like guards guarding the highlands.
- Trincomalee beaches are the prime attractions for tourist here.
- The beaches are clean and tidy
- The surroundings are picturesque and make for a beautiful backdrop for any picture you capture
- Bathing and swimming in the beaches are much enjoyed at Trincomalee asthey are safe of hightides and shallow
- Yu can walk up to hundred meters into the sea water and the water might not even reach your chest making it perfect for honeymooners and even leisure travelers to walk into the sea
- Head out to catch a glimpse of the whale which is a prime attraction here. Trips to watch the whales have increased due to the growing popularity of this favorite pastime
- There are nearly seven hot springs called Kanniya. However the authority to use or bathe in the springs is controlled by the authorities of the neighboring Mariamman temple who have the springs on lease.
- Each spring has water temperature at a different level.
- The water is quite warm in these springs
- The beaches near Uppuveli and Nilaveli are hotspot destinations to be ta in Trincomalee. The beaches are rapidly gaining popularity attracting tourists from across the globe. A large number of European tourists can be seen
- You can get your hands on doing some scuba diving, surfing, fishing
- The cleanliness of the beach make it ideal for simply lazing off on the beach, taking a stroll, reading a book while you sip a drink or just be drowned in the mesmerizing view of the sunset.
