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Eastern Province

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Beaches National Parks Sacred & Religious Sites

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With a long coastline facing the Bay of Bengal and a rich cultural heritage, vacations in the Eastern Province offer surfing, tranquil beaches, colorful Hindu temples, and ruins of Buddhist shrines. Tourism in the Eastern Province remains relatively uncommercialized, focusing on seaside activities and colonial heritage. Visit its fine natural harbor overlooked by a Danish fort, or explore the interior. A mixture of Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist traditions make the Eastern Province an interesting ethnic patchwork abundant in local traditions. Use our world travel planner: Eastern Province and all its delights await.
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Top Eastern Province tours

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Places to visit in Eastern Province

Trincomalee BEST FOR: Religious Site, Beach, Water Sport
Nilaveli BEST FOR: National Park, Scuba / Snorkeling, Beach
Arugam Bay BEST FOR: Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing, Water Body, Spa
Kalkudah BEST FOR: Beach, Dolphin / Whale Watching, Landmark
Ampara BEST FOR: National Park, Landmark, Park
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Nilaveli Beach
Nilaveli
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
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Koneswaram Temple
Trincomalee
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Pigeon Island National Park
Nilaveli
3.0
Duration: 8 hours
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Passikudah Beach
Kalkudah
4.4
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Eastern Province

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Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kanniya Hot Springs
Trincomalee
1.2
Duration: 30 minutes
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Kumana National Park
Ampara
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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Gal Oya National Park - The Crossing
Ampara
4.1
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Eastern Province

Kudumbigala Monastery
Arugam Bay
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Muhudu Maha Vihara
Pottuvil
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Pottuvil Lagoon
Pottuvil
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Whisky Point, Sri Lanka
Pottuvil
4.5
Duration: 4 hours

Historic Sites in Eastern Province

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Trincomalee War Cemetery
Trincomalee
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sangaman Kanda Lighthouse
Arugam Bay
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Sri Pathrakali Amman Temple
Trincomalee
4.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Sangamankandy Pilliyar Kovil
Pottuvil
4.0
Duration: 30 minutes

Kid-friendly things to do in Eastern Province

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Marble Beach
Trincomalee
3.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Uppuveli
Trincomalee
3.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Arisimale Beach
Trincomalee
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Trincomalee Beach
Trincomalee
3.3
Duration: 2h 30 min

Beaches in Eastern Province

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Kallady Beach
Batticaloa
3.8
Duration: 30 minutes
Crocodile Rock
Ampara
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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