Things to do in  Trincomalee

Rising from the tip of a promontory in Trincomalee, Koneswaram Temple has roots dating back thousands of years. One of five Sri Lanka Pancha Ishwarams (abodes of Lord Shiva) and a major Hindu pilgrimage center, this multicolored temple attracts devout Hindus and non-worshippers coming to admire its shrines and cliff views.

Constructed by the Portuguese in 1623, Fort Frederick sits on a promontory in Trincomalee Bay. This semi-ruined fort doubles as a tourist attraction and Sri Lankan army base. Check out its colonial-era relics, walk its ramparts, and spot the samba deer and peacocks wandering its grounds.