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Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
Fort Frederick, located in Trincomalee , Sri Lanka, is a historic site that showcases the country’s rich colonial history. Built by the Portuguese in 1624 , it was constructed using stones from the an…
Fort Frederick, Trincomalee
Fort Frederick, located in Trincomalee , Sri Lanka, is a historic site that showcases the country’s rich colonial history. Built by the Portuguese in 1624 , it was constructed using stones from the an…
Places to stay in Nilaveli
Located just 10km north of Uppuveli, Nilaveli is renowned for its white sandy beaches and calm, picturesque surroundings. This idyllic destination is perfect for those seeking a peaceful holiday fille…
Trincomalee City Sri Lanka
Trincomalee City Sri Lanka Trincomalee (Trinco) had an unpleasant time in the war, however the intriguing town is starting to flourish once more. Sitting along one of the world's finest natural harbor…
Trincomalee City Sri Lanka
Trincomalee City Sri Lanka Trincomalee (Trinco) had an unpleasant time in the war, however the intriguing town is starting to flourish once more. Sitting along one of the world's finest natural harbor…
Batticaloa and around
Batticaloa and around The principal east-coast town south of Trincomalee, BATTICALOA (often shortened to “Batti”) sits on a narrow sliver of land backed by the serpentine Batticaloa Lagoon. The town i…
Trincomalee town and around
Trincomalee occupies a splendid natural setting athwart a narrow peninsula between the Indian Ocean and the deep and sheltered waters of the Inner Harbour. The town itself is a bit of a mishmash. Much…
Fort Frederick: Trincomalee
The centrepiece of Trincomalee is Fort Frederick, whose buildings sprawl across the narrow peninsula which pokes out into the sea from the middle of town, dividing Back Bay from Dutch Bay. The entire…
Uppuveli & Nilaveli
Uppuveli and Nilaveli are becoming increasingly popular among travelers seeking serene beach experiences in Sri Lanka. These coastal gems offer a much quieter atmosphere compared to the vibrant scene…
Pigeon Island
About a kilometre offshore from Nilaveli, the coral reef off tiny Pigeon Island was formerly one of the east coast’s primary natural attractions. Having been one of the few reefs in Sri Lanka to survi…