East Coast
Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
8.57°N 81.23°E
A deep natural harbour with calm beaches at Nilaveli — the east coast at its best from May to September.
Trincomalee sits on one of the finest natural harbours in the world. North of town, the beaches of Uppuveli and Nilaveli are calm and clear during the east-coast season, roughly May to September — exactly when the west and south are wet.
Top things to do
01
Pigeon Island
Tip: Snorkelling trips leave from Nilaveli.
02
Koneswaram Temple
Tip: A clifftop Hindu temple with sea views.
03
Whale watching
Tip: Season is roughly May–October.
When to visit
Best time: May–Sep
- January: off season
- February: off season
- March: off season
- April: off season
- May: good time to visit
- June: good time to visit
- July: good time to visit
- August: good time to visit
- September: good time to visit
- October: off season
- November: off season
- December: off season
Practical tips
- Ideal for summer trips, when the south-west is in monsoon.
