Trincomalee

Trincomalee Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026

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Where to stay

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What to eat

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Popular Types of Attractions in Trincomalee

Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Skybound experiences

Popular Attractions in Trincomalee

I.S.LATHEEP LAND | Danyagama Play Ground | INIA Farm | Trincomalee Diving Centre | Mohideen Jumma Masjidh | Sober Island | திருக்கோணமலை அருள்மிகு வில்லூன்றிக் கந்தசுவாமி தேவஸ்தானம் Villuntri Kandaswamy Temple | Kuchchaveli Beach | Vairavar Kovil வைரவர் கோவில் | Jummah Mosque | Church Nilaveli (Methodist NCR) | Shrine Of Our Lady Of Lourdes Palaiyutru, Trincomalee | தூய லூர்து அன்னை யாத்திரைஸ்தலம் பாலையூற்று, திருகோணமலை | Divine love church.. Pas.joyal Ambrose | Jawa Mosque | Rangiri Ulpatha Archaeological Site | Siva Boat Services in Pigeon Island,Nilaveli. | Coral Beach | Kantale Lake View | Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara | Masjidul Aali Jumma Mosque - Central Road, Trincomalee

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Popular Restaurants in Trincomalee

Eastern Lanka Seafood Restaurant | Dutch Bank Cafe | Coffee Shop Uppevelli | Cafe Nilaveli | Trinco Lanka Restaurant | King Fish Seafood | Nilaa Rice & Curry sea food Restaurant | Nilaveli Red Lobster | Rice 'n' Curry | Trinco Water Restaurant | Fernando's Bar | O' Shore Beachfront Restaurant | N Joy Seafood Restaurant | That's why Cafe and beach bar | king's Burger | Wood Cape | My Kind Of Place | Wenasa Buffet House | The Grill House sea food Restaurant | Preni Restaurant | Be Cool Sea Food Restaurant | Nilaweli Beach Bar And Restaurant | Vibushan restaurant nilaveli | DIVINGURU Beach Restaurant & Bar | Ceylon Seafood Cafe | Snack Bar Hawaii | Aromaa Seafood Restaurant & Juice Bar | Island Flavors | Joy Sea Food Restaurant | Mr Wine

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