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3 days
Sri Lanka, Asia

3-Day Trincomalee itinerary guide

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Trincomalee — Sri Lanka-Trincomalee-Pigeon Island

Top stops to prioritize

  • Thirukoneswaram Kovil
  • ISSO - Prawn Crazy
  • Kanniya Hot Water Springs & Ancient Buddhist Ruins
  • TRINCORINI
  • Fernando's Bar
  • Abrazo - Tacos & Burritos - Restaurant
  • Fort Frederick
  • Maritime And Naval History Museum

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Fort Frederick, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Thirukoneswaram Kovil
  • Fort Frederick
  • Maritime And Naval History Museum
  • Pigeon Island Diving Centre Trincomalee Sri Lanka
  • Shri Badrakali Amman Hindu kovil
  • Marble Beach - මාබල් බීච්

Day 2: West side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the west side side of town.

  • Kanniya Hot Water Springs & Ancient Buddhist Ruins
  • Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple | වෙල්ගම් වෙහෙර
  • Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Kovil, ஸ்ரீ லக்ஷ்மி நாராயண பெருமாள் கோவில்.
  • Be Cool Juice Bar & Sea Food Restaurant
  • Rice 'n' Curry Restaurant

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Sandun gems and clothing.

  • Fernando's Bar
  • Sandun gems and clothing
  • Cafe on the 18th

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