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X-WR-CALNAME:Trincomalee\, Sri Lanka — 3 days
X-WR-CALDESC:A standard-pace 3-day Trincomalee plan covering Koneswaram tem
 ple\, Pigeon Island snorkelling\, hot springs and east-coast seafood.
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SUMMARY:Day 1 — Fort Frederick\, Koneswaram & town food
DESCRIPTION:1. Fort Frederick (1 hour) — Built by the Portuguese in 1623 an
 d later held by the Dutch and British\, the fort is open daily and free to
  enter on foot through the arched main gate. Spotted deer roam the grounds
 \, and the road inside climbs toward Swami Rock\, so allow time to walk up
 . It's the historical and physical gateway to the Koneswaram temple at the
  top.\n\n2. Koneswaram Kovil (Swami Rock) (1.5 hours) — This colourful Hin
 du temple to Shiva sits on a sheer cliff roughly 130m above the sea at the
  tip of the fort peninsula. Visit early morning or before sunset for activ
 e pujas and the best light\; remove shoes and dress modestly with shoulder
 s and knees covered. The clifftop terrace\, locally called Lover's Leap\, 
 gives the town's best ocean panorama.\n\n3. Pathirakali Amman Temple (45 m
 inutes) — A large\, ornately carved Hindu temple in the town centre dedica
 ted to the goddess Kali\, usually open from early morning with a midday cl
 osure around lunchtime. The painted gopuram and interior pillars are excel
 lent for photography\, and it's a short ride from the fort. A quieter\, le
 ss touristed stop than Koneswaram.\n\n4. Trincomalee town market & seafood
  dinner (1.5 hours) — The town's bazaar area is the place to try east-coas
 t Tamil and Muslim cooking — kottu\, seafood curry\, fresh crab and prawns
  at modest local prices. Markets wind down by early evening\, so come for 
 produce browsing before settling at a restaurant. A good orientation to th
 e food you'll eat over the next two days.\n\nNote: Carry a sarong or scarf
  — both temples enforce modest dress and shoes-off.\n\nFull itinerary: htt
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LOCATION:Trincomalee\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 2 — Nilaveli beach & Pigeon Island snorkelling
DESCRIPTION:1. Pigeon Island National Park (3 hours) — Reached by a 15–20 m
 inute boat from Nilaveli jetty\, this small marine park has Trincomalee's 
 best shallow coral and reliable sightings of blacktip reef sharks and turt
 les. Buy the park ticket and hire a boat early (boats run roughly 7am–4pm)
  to beat both heat and crowds. Bring your own mask if you can\, and reef-s
 afe sunscreen.\n\n2. Nilaveli Beach (2 hours) — A long\, broad stretch of 
 pale sand with calm\, shallow water that's good for swimming and unwinding
  after the boat trip. There's no entry fee and several beachfront cafés fo
 r lunch and a drink. Quieter than Uppuveli\, especially on weekdays.\n\n3.
  Uppuveli Beach (sunset) (2 hours) — On the way back toward town\, Uppuvel
 i is the main traveller beach with the densest cluster of guesthouses\, ba
 rs and seafood grills. The west-facing harbour side catches good late ligh
 t\, and it's an easy place to watch the day end with a meal. Most kitchens
  serve fresh catch grilled to order.\n\nNote: Pigeon Island snorkelling is
  weather-dependent — confirm sea conditions with your boat operator the ni
 ght before.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/cust
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LOCATION:Trincomalee\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Day 3 — Hot springs\, ancient ruins & war cemetery
DESCRIPTION:1. Kanniya Hot Springs (45 minutes) — Seven shallow square well
 s of warm freshwater enclosed in a walled compound about 8km west of town\
 , open daily from early morning for a small entry fee. You draw water with
  a bucket and pour it over yourself rather than bathing in the wells. A qu
 ick\, unusual cultural stop best done early before tour groups arrive.\n\n
 2. Velgam Vehera (1 hour) — An ancient Buddhist monastery dating back over
  a thousand years\, with stone foundations\, a stupa and Tamil and Sinhala
  inscriptions set in quiet woodland northwest of town. It receives few vis
 itors\, so you'll often have the ruins to yourself. Combine it with the ho
 t springs as they lie in the same direction.\n\n3. Commonwealth War Cemete
 ry (45 minutes) — A beautifully kept cemetery holding the graves of Allied
  servicemen who died defending the harbour in WWII\, open daily and free t
 o enter. The rows of headstones and tended lawns are quietly moving and ve
 ry photogenic. A reflective contrast to the temples and beaches.\n\n4. Mar
 ble Beach (1.5 hours) — A sheltered\, clear-water cove run by the Sri Lank
 a Air Force south of town near China Bay\, with a small entry fee and calm
  conditions ideal for a final swim. Facilities are basic but the water cla
 rity is among the best near Trincomalee. A relaxed way to close the trip b
 efore heading to the airport or station.\n\nNote: You'll need a tuk-tuk or
  scooter for this day — the inland sites aren't walkable from the beach st
 rip.\n\nFull itinerary: https://induwara.lk/tools/trip-planner/custom-g5vc
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LOCATION:Trincomalee\, Sri Lanka
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