What to do and see in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Historic Sites

April 2, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka including Velgam Vehera, Wilgam Rajamaha Viharaya, Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil, Trincomalee Harbour, Batticaloa Fort, Girihandu Seya Temple, Rambakan Oya Ruins of Ancient Granite Canal .
Restaurants in Eastern Province

1. Velgam Vehera

Vilgam Vihara Road, Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka +94 26 3 266151
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Velgam Vehera

2. Wilgam Rajamaha Viharaya

Trincomalee Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Wilgam Rajamaha Viharaya

Reviewed By gayashp

A calm religious place where Buddhists come to worship. You will find the ruins of historical Sinhalese reigns.

3. Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil

Sangamankanda Temple Rd, Pottuvil, Arugam Bay 32500 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil

In the jungle just a few hundred meters from the main road lies an ancient shrine. It's still in use and it's a nice and quiet place in the jungle. Around it are massive stone hills. The beautiful shrine is also known as jungle Ganesh.

4. Trincomalee Harbour

Trincomalee 31000 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Trincomalee Harbour

Reviewed By 940samithd - Colombo, Sri Lanka

- This was located in Tricomalee face to see side with nearly 9 small islands. - This is under control of Sri Lanka Navy and if you need to visit there first you need to get approval from them. It's not big process and you can request on arrival. But better if you can inform before. - We were visited there by SL Navy boat and it was fantastic journey with lots of experiences. - Navy members gave us lots of knowledge about this harbor and it was interesting. - One special thing is this has only 2 entry points and because of it's structure large ships can stop there with safely. This is only for you information and i know you can't come with a ship :) - We can see lots fisher men there since fish population is high in this area. - Also you need hear all instructions that gave from Navy guys since you need to be safe when travelling with boat.

5. Batticaloa Fort

Court House Road, Batticaloa 30000 Sri Lanka
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3.5 based on 102 reviews

Batticaloa Fort

Reviewed By bevanterrace - London, United Kingdom

Our guide took us to this old fort which is now a government admin centre, we were allowed in to have a look around the battlements by a kind official

6. Girihandu Seya Temple

Trincomalee Sri Lanka
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

7. Rambakan Oya Ruins of Ancient Granite Canal

Mahaoya-Pollebedda Road, Ampara 32000 Sri Lanka

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