Trincomalee Travel Guide

 mafi_moya Says:  The bay (or rather bays) are what Trinco is most famous for. There are three main bays - Back Bay to the north of Fort Frederick, Dutch Bay to the east of the town, and the Inner Harbour to the west. Trinco is on a peninsula so the town is surrounded by water. The Inner... 

 mafi_moya Says:  Another interesting Hindu temple is Pillaiyar Kovil on Dockyard Road. While on the subject of religious buildings, there are also several mosques (try the North Coast Road) and churches worth a look too. 

 mafi_moya Says:  Behind Komeswaram Temple is a sacred tree, planted precariously on the cliff face. Worshippers tie strips of cloth to the branches as a prayer offering. Even if you don't want to tie some cloth, lean over to the tree and see the sheer 100 metres drop below. Unless you're... 

 mafi_moya Says:  Next to Koneswaram Temple is Lovers Leap. The name kind of gives it away but it is indeed a favourite suicide spot, with a sheer drop to the ocean crashing against the rocks below. There's a memorial and shelter, commemorating the legend behind the name. Apparently the... 

 mafi_moya Says:  The Koneswaram Kovil is found on Swami Rock, just above Fort Frederick. Forgive my lack of knowledge of Hinduism, but apparently this rebuilt temple is dedicated to Siva. The unbelievably intricate designs of Hindu temples, with their ornately carved figurines, is an... 

 mafi_moya Says:  The small peninsula jutting out of Trinco town, near the stadium and the main shopping streets, is the Portuguese built Fort Frederick. It's still a working military base but, unusually, you can walk through it. Inside the fort grounds are plenty of colonial style British... 

 Jeanlyon Says:  Right out on a sheer rock, there is the temple that I mentioned before and next to it, is Swami Rock (Lovers Leap), as in legend a girl jumped to her death over a lover.As you stand looking down, the fishermen from Trincomalee, divert their boats past the temple and stop to... 

 Jeanlyon Says:  This is a beautiful Hindu temple called Konishvaram right next to Swami Rock (Lovers Leap). There is an enormous Banyan tree in the courtyard. 

 Maxus Says:  I’m working on this page, in the meantime - give me a shout if you have a question Across the road from Bus Station - handy for town, 10 walk City BeachLocks up at 9pm 

 pepprom Says:  I was living for a year inside the Palm Beach and service was excellent and food great.... in the town there are several options but if you look at same time a place friendly and for sometime you look instead of the spicy Sri Lankan food but to have a break with a proper... 

 ardelean Says:  Light and airy with a gentle sea breeze. Right on the beach, which sloped very gently. It took ages to get into deep water, but there was a pool for swimming. The facilities have been restored following the tsunami. 

 ardelean Says:  The hotel was clean and tidy. The rooms were huge and cool with good a/c. Cleaning was unobtrusive and then there was the bar with timber panelling and a sattelite TV. Communications can be a bit difficult but the manager is most helpful.. It was great to have breakfast on... 

 jo104 Says:  If you feel like venturing into town for some local food this is a pretty clean cafe to eat in. They do kotthu which is a thick rice noodle with chopped chicken, egg & chilli's a real art to make you will know if they serve it just follow the chopping sounds. This place also... 

 jo104 Says:  A popular place to get delicious fresh fruit juice in town. Drop in here if you are feeling a bit hot and bothered whilst shopping in town. You can enjoy your fresh fruit juice even with a scoop of ice-cream. Do be sure to tell the staff you don't want added sugar as locals...