03 Day Trincomalee Tour
Highlights
Colombo, Trincomalee
Private Tour
3 Days
MODERATE
English
Description
Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka.The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours, It is one of the main centers of Tamil speaking culture on the island.It has been a sea port that has played a major role in maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka.Trincomalee offers beautiful white sand and is one of the best beaches of Sri Lanka.The east coast is upcoming and way more quiet than south, which is a perfect reason to plan a visit.Trincomalee is surrounded by wildlife, hilltops and rock formations.Girihadu seya is considered as the first Dageba in Sri Lanka, done by Thapassue Balluka Merchants.This is located in Thiriyaya close to Trincomalee Pulmoddi road.Load Buddha spent 7 weeks ( sath Sathiya) after his enlightenment ( This is around 528 BC) and End of that period, the 50th day two brother merchants call "Thapassu Ballula" offered the first dana ( alms giving).After the Dana, they requested some thing to warship and received "Sacred Kesha Datu"(lock of hair relic).Those merchants used to travel different parts in the region and came to Sri Lanka [sensitive content]day they stayed in this area and kept this relic container on top of a rock and went to the suburb area for the business.On their arrival they found that the container cannot be moved and decided to build a pagoda enshrining the hair [sensitive content]w this is call Girihadu Seya.
Thirukoneswaram, or the Holy Koneswaram Temple, is a Hindu temple in Trincomalee on the east coast of Sri Lanka.The temple lies on a high rocky promontory surrounded on three sides by the sea.It bears a history of over three millennia with its records indicating its roots in 1580 BC.This, still beautiful, historical monument is what remains of what once was a sprawling temple city equal to the ancient city of Madurai, India.A 17th century stone inscription in the temple states that the temple began its history in 1580 BC.Though this is unconfirmed, the truth remains that the ancient cave shrine that lies beneath the pinnacle of the mountain points towards a history well predating the Sangam Period.It is also a confirmed fact that Koneswaram was a well established and popular temple during the arrival of the exiled Indian prince Vijayan during the 6th century BC.Koneswaram was one of the five Eeshwarams that dominated the ancient landscape of Sri Lanka according to the 16th century Portuguese historian Diogo de Couto; along with Ketheeshwaram, Munneswaram, Naguleswaram and the now destroyed Annavaram.The Indian exile and Sri Lankan royalty, Prince Vijayan, and his followers are also said to have renovated the temple on their arrival to the island; according to the 18th century Tamil historical chronicle, Yalpana Vaipava Malai.
Itinerary
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Take a Tour to Trincomalee in 03 Days
Day 3 :
DAY 01 - Colombo To Trincomalee
- Pick you up at the hotel at 8.00 am
- Leave Colombo for Trincomalee.
- Trincomalee is a port city on the northeast coast of Sri Lanka.Set on a peninsula, Fort Frederick was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century.Within its grounds, the grand Undoubtedly one of the first sites to be ticked off the Trincomalee tourist map is this revered temple located atop a cliff inside Fort Fredrick.This important Hindu pilgrimage site displaying Darvidian architectural style is believed to be one of the Panch Ishwarams(five abodes of Shiva) with a swayambhu lingam.
- After arriving at Trincomale
- Take city tour
- Visit to the Koneswaram Temple.
- Koneswaram Temple stands on Swami Rock cliff, a popular vantage point for blue-whale watching.The holy complex contains ornate shrines and a massive statue of Shiva.Nearby Gokanna Temple has panoramic views over the city and the coastline.
- Check in the hotel
- Stay overnight at the Hotel in Trincomalee.
DAY 02 - Trincomalee
- After breakfast at Hotel
- Leave for Thiriyaya via Nilaveli.
- Arrive at Thiriyaya.Visit the Girigadu seya.
- Leisure on the Nilaveli beach.
- Nilaveli beach is further north, bigger, calmer and totally unspoilt by the onslaught of tourism.When you’ve covered all places to visit in Trincomalee map, head to these beautiful beaches to steal some relaxing moments.
- Visit to the, Kanniya hot wells.
- The Kanniya Hot Springs is a site with hot wells located in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.There are seven wells in a square shape.Wells are only 3–4 feet deep and you can clearly see the bottom.
- Arrive at the hotel
- And overnight stay at a hotel in Trincomalee.
DAY 03 - Trincomalee To Colombo
- After Breakfast at the Hotel
- Leave Colombo
- Take Lunch at Dambulla
- Visit Dambulla Rock Cave Temple
- Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site(1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country.It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka.The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area.Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings.
- Arrive in Colombo
- Drop in the hotel
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.