On the beaches of the most famous on the east coast of the resort town of Trincomale (or simply Trincomalee, Trincomalee) all year round is the sunny weather. Along the coast there are scattered many small coves that protect swimmers from the wind, and the city itself hides in an ideal closed natural harbor. The busiest beaches of Trincomalee, which stretch for 6 km - Uppuveli, 6 km from the city center, and Niaveli (located behind it). They can be reached by taxi or rickshaws
History Trinko remembers the occupation of the Dutch, French and English alike. The city itself, divided into districts of Tamil, Muslims and adherents of other faiths, simply can not remain indifferent. Each landmark here, whether Buddhist, Hindu temples or mosques, require their own approach: language, dress code, rules of conduct. These seemingly incompatible in one place shrines, somehow get along in Trinco, giving it a charming and exciting atmosphere of the East.
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How to get there
From Colombo to Trinco there are simple regular buses (en route 7 hours, 200 LKR) and more comfortable buses (en route 6 hours, 240 LKR) with air conditioning, depart every 45 minutes. In addition, the capital can be reached by train (night, en route 9 hours, departs from Trinco at 20:00)
From here you can also reach Kandy (6 hours, depart at 14:30)
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Beaches of Trincomalee
In Niaveli, besides the beautiful sandy beach, the ruins of hidden English military bases of the times of the Second World War (in which bats now live) will be of interest. In addition, it is possible to rent a boat and go to the island of Pigeon (Pigeon), to practice diving and snorkeling. Or on another island - Coral Island (Coral Island), which is a few kilometers north of Niaveli. It will not be possible to land on the shore, but it's easy to enjoy one of the best dive sites in Sri Lanka
But the more comfortable and popular beach in Trincomale is still Uppuveli. There is a memorial and a cemetery that died during the air attack by the Japanese in April 1942.
Every half an hour buses leave from Trinco to the beaches. Uppuveli is 10 LKR and 20 minutes, Niaveli is 25 LKR and 45 minutes. Tuk-tuk to Uppuveli will cost 150 LKR (at night 200 LKR), Niaveli - 250 LKR.
8 hot springs of Kanniyai Hot Springs, where you can take a dip. It is said that local waters help with arthritis and rheumatism.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Trincomalee
In the city you can see Fort Frederic, which today Used for defensive purposes. At the top of the fort is Mount Swami and the ancient Hindu temple (Swami Rock and Tirukoneswaram Kovil temple), which can be visited every day from 16:30 to 18:30. From there, a beautiful panorama of the coastline and the city opens.
13 km from the city are the amazing ruins of the Velgam Vihara complex, built in the first century. Here you can see the remains of a large Dagobah (mausoleum) and two small Buddha statues. Since 1934, this place is considered the archaeological reserve of Sri Lanka. Photo Trincomalee (1)