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GLORY OF EASTERN PARTS OF SRI LANKA

SAVOUR OF THE EASTERN PROVINCE Of SRI LANKA

Most Attractive Tourist Destinations have been situated around Eastern province of Sri Lanka.

Another province of Sri Lanka mostly known for its golden beaches and the natural harbour, the Eastern Province which is 9,996 km² in extent consists of three administrative districts namely Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Ampara.
Trincomalee is the capital of the Eastern Province lying on the east coast of the island, about 113 miles south of Jaffna.

Batticaloa is another administrative district of the Eastern Province lying in between Trincomalee and Ampara districts and being 2,854 km² in extent. Batticaloa is home to the largest lagoon of the island and in the district are many gorgeous beaches that attract a lot
of local and foreign tourists.
Fishing and agriculture are the main livelihoods of the people in the district.

Ampara is yet another administrative district of the Eastern Province. The district which has a total land area of 4,415 km². Has identified lots of ancient Buddhist shrines and archaeological sites in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts with amazing tourist destinations.

TRINCOMALEE TOURISM (Eastern  Province Of Sri Lanka)

The quaint city of Trincomalee also famously known as ‘Gokarna’ is an essential fragment of the Sri Lanka, contributing towards the betterment and development of the district and in a nutshell, Sri Lanka. Trincomalee is a port city famous for its white sand beaches and most beautiful harbours. The locals here predominantly speak Tamil.
Owing to its long history of civilian settlements, the town is quite prominent for its culture, tradition, and its well-known historical sites.

The Trincomalee city is situated on the east coast of Sri Lanka, 237km away from Colombo ( commercial capital of the Sri Lanka). Trincomalee or Gokarna Bay and the ‘Then Kailayam’ (also known as Kailash of the South/Koneswaram) temple are some of the most famous spots in the city. These attractions bind the history, ancient traditions, and the faith of Shiva to form the ‘Pancha Ishwaram’, meaning five coastal temples or ‘kovils’ in Tamil language. A population of around 99135, the city is based on a peninsula and supposedly was an important seaport in the international trading history. Trincomalee is also the administrative headquarters of the district.

Besides these factual points, Trincomalee is well known for its beautiful beaches such as Nilaveli, Uppuveli, Marble beach and it’s historical monuments such as Koneshwaram Hindu temple, Fort Frederick, World renowned natural harbour, Kinniya hot springs & It’s valuable religious monuments such as Velgam vehera, Girihandu seya and the off-shore Pigeon Island (one of a national marine park among only two national marine parks of Sri Lanka. Other one has been situated in Hikkaduwa beach, southern coast of Sri Lanka).

The city is developing as an upcoming tourist destination due to the exciting whale watching point and because of its historical relevance.

BATTICALOA TOURISM (Eastern Province of Sri Lanka)

(“Cool, Calming & Relax”)

Batticaloa also is known as ‘Batti’ for short, is a small town located on the East coast of Sri Lanka which has a very mellow and calm vibe to it. The calming city is surrounded by beautiful lagoons and palm trees.

The town is rich in culture and traditions and will enable you to experience the authentic Tamil culture and lifestyle. the city of Batticaloa is one of the more multicultural cities in the island that also showcase the colonial heritage of the country. From the Portuguese to British, and to the many places of worship and amazing beaches, Batticaloa is an idyllic beach getaway that possesses many attractions.

AMPARA & SURROUND TOURISM