Trincomalee is a city of about 110,000 inhabitants in northeastern Sri Lanka. For the Portuguese and the Dutch, it was one of the most important places for colonial trade in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) a few centuries ago. So you can visit the historic Fort Frederick and one of the city’s most important temples, Koneswaram Kovil. From the temple, it is even possible to spot whales. And from Uppuveli Beach, you can enjoy a cocktail or swim in the clear sea water.
Are you planning to visit Trincomalee? And would you like to learn more about the special history and culture of this city in northeastern Sri Lanka? In this travel guide, I tell you more about its interesting history, read all about the best sights and discover the city’s best accommodation. A history-rich visit to Trincomalee starts here…
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Best Time to Travel? The best time to visit Trincomalee is January to September and December. You can generally expect the most rain here in October and November, leading to a few showers daily. The months of January, February and December do have the best temperatures. It is then around 30 degrees. In the remaining months, it can even average 35 degrees.
How many days? You go to Trincomalee mainly for the beautiful beaches. Especially in the north, near Nilaveli, you’ll find some lovely beaches, where you can relax and swim. The city’s historic centre can largely be seen in one day, including the beautiful Fort Frederick and the famous Thirukoneswaram Kovil Temple.
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