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
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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
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We are operating water sports activities since 2011.We are approved by department of wild life conservation.
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Trinco Eddi is a Whale and Dolphin Watching Company that offers Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours, Fishing Tours and Pigeon Island Tours to the adventure and nature lovers to explore the terrific moments.
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"Whales and Dolphins Watching in Trincomalee" Voted the best Whales Watching Company in Trincomalee for professionalism and safety. With all the experience we earn from our past tour times, we're trying to become a perfect Whale Watching Tour operator service in Sri Lanka. Our aim is to be welcoming, flexible and friendly as your best travel partner in Trincomalee -Sri Lanka.
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Pragash Water Corner is one of the most well-known water sports/activities providers in Trinco malee, Sri Lanka. We offer Trincomalee sea dolphin & Whales watching, Boat riding snorkeling, under glass boat riding, fishing, scuba diving! Customer satisfaction is our primary motive.
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We are a team of friends, Sea is our passion, making new friends is our hobby so here we are hashtag #FriendsInTrinco.Our team members are excellent sea swimmers and expert Scuba divers. Daily we go snorkeling with Whales and swim with Dolphins. We also do boat trips for fun fishing and Pigeon island snorkeling and scuba diving will give you a memorable experience in Tricomalee, Sri Lanka.
We create everlasting memories through our services providing by experienced hands. We have passion to make you feel the real tour experience.
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