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Trincomalee (English: /ˌtrɪŋkoʊməˈliː/; Tamil: திருகோணமலை Tirukōṇamalai; Sinhalese: ත්රිකුණාමළය Trikuṇāmalaya) also known as Gokanna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the island overlooking the Trincomalee Harbour, 113 miles south of Jaffna and 69 miles north of Batticaloa, Trincomalee has been one of the main centres of Sri Lankan Tamil language speaking culture on the island for over two millennia. With a population of 99,135, the city is built on a peninsula of the same name, which divides its inner and outer harbours. People from Trincomalee are known as Trincomalians and the local authority is Trincomalee Urban Council. Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai and is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College. Trincomalee is also the site of the Trincomalee railway station and an ancient ferry service to Jaffna and the south side of the harbour at Muttur.
Restaurants in Trincomalee
1. Trinco Bay Dive Center
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Certified trainers of SCUBA & PADI Diving based in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Near Aqua Hotel Uppuweli, 41A, Alles Garden(in-front of Fernandoo's Bar).
2. Sunshine Diving
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Sunshine Diving is a an authorised PADI center (S-25187) one center is located at the 4* hotel Trinco blu by Cinnamon from april till otctober and the second center is located in Bentota from november till march. Our team of PADI instructors and divemasters are here for let you enjoy a dive in the colorful dive sites arround Uppuveli. Come and join us for a safety dive experience in the beautiful Sri Lankan sea!
3. Negombo Diving Centre
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
We at Negombo Diving Centre, are a Sri Lankan owned and operated dive school based in trincomalee and Negombo. Now we expand our diving center to trincomalee beach.
4. Divers Land Dive Club
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
We are PADI Certified Scuba Diving Center S-25216 in operation since 2011.We are offerings various type of activity’s such as Discover Scuba Diving,Deep dives,Fun dives,Night Dives and all kind of PADI scuba diving Courses. We also offering Whale and dolphin watching Tours.
5. Classical Lanka Tours
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Whether you're looking for a Taxi, Guide, accommodations, a vehicle , things to do or the whole package, we have you covered! Simple tell one of our specialists where you want to go and we'll help you figure out the rest.
6. Velgam Vehera
7. Trinco Blue Water Sports
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee, history spans across more than 7 years, starting in 2014; one of the best water sports and dive centers in Sri Lanka. And proudly, Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee is the one and only spot in Sri Lanka where you can do most of the Sea activities together at just one place (Water-Sports, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Dolphin & Whale Watching and other Boat Tours). The business grew and expanded as customers returned year after year for the friendly atmosphere & easy-accessible point of city where all activities can be experienced at professional Standards. In the mid of 2015, the center was registered at the Sri Lankan Tourism Development Authority, assuring that we are one of the very few members of Tourist-Board Authorized Centers. A. Jeyaseelan, the owner and the proprietor of Blue Water Sports, Trincomalee. Mr. Seelan has over 20 years diving experience in the waters of Sri Lanka and abroad, and is one of the Registered & PADI Certified Dive Instructors
8. Sri Lanka Diving Tours - Trincomalee
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Sri Lanka Diving Tours (Trincomalee) is a PADI Five star IDC center based at Uppuveli new loction in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka's East Coast. Offering professionally guided dive trips to our house sites, to the Pigeon Island National Park sites which are only a short boat ride away. We conduct PADI diver training from the half-day PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience right up to PADI Instructor. Confined water training on our house reef directly in front of the hotel is ideal for your first experiences in the open water.We can even provide Tec Diver training at our specialist Deep Sea Resort further down the coast. From our beach side location, we also offer coastal boat tours, Whale and dolphin watching trips, Snorkeling with whales !!! Snorkeling trips to Pigeon Island National Park where you can see Black Tip Reef Sharks, not to mention our water sports including water skiing, kayaks and body boards. Come explore the beautiful reefs and marine life of Trincomalee's underwater world. MORE FUN FOR LESS MONEY!!!
9. Koneswaram Temple
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4.5 based on 915 reviews
Reviewed By RamblingR - Melbourne, Australia
There is something exhilarating about standing on the top of a rock and taking in a magnificent view. From this temple, which is as close to God as anyone can get here in Trincomalee, the views over the Indian Ocean are sublime. There are small shrines built into the cliff and it is lovely to stand with Hindu devotees as they perform their rituals. The temple, the people, and the wonderful view make this place a worthy place to visit. On our way down the hill, after collecting our shoes, we sat in a coconut cafe, high above the cliff, sipping coconut water whilst immersing ourselves with this unforgettable cultural experience.
10. Hoods Tower Museum
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By E3061MYjeanl - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Our first visit to Sri Lanka and we had heard about this museum, both myself and my partners fathers had been based here in 2nd world war so this to us was a must. We were told we didn’t need permission prior to arriving so turned up at the base on 28th Feb to be turned away as too many school trips told to come back following morning between 8.30/8.45. Following day we arrived at the base at 8.20 to be told no access before 9.00am so we sat and waited. At 9 we were asked for our passports and our driver was asked for his paperwork. We were then asked if we wanted to do the harbour boat ride which we said yes. The boat ride was 3000SLR each (£15) 200 SLR for locals. We queued for about 20 mins then given permission to board then sat on the boat for roughly 15 mins waiting for coaches to arrive. Finally the cruise took off 10 mins into cruise the boat made its way back into harbour and that was it. Totally disappointing. When we got back to the harbour we got back into our car with our driver and a naval base person to drive to Hoods Tower museum, the entrance fee was 1200 SLR each. The museum has lots of parts of ships, guns, ammunition, working parts of ships. The tower has amazing views over the harbours, there is still the search lights up there, also escape tunnels which were weird to go round all in all a really enjoyable and informative trip.
