Trip to Sri Lanka, 2013
Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a major port city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and lies on the east coast of the island, about 113 miles south of Jaffna. It is also the administrative capital of Eastern Province, Sri Lankaand has a population of approximately 100,000. The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours. Overlooking the Kottiyar Bay, Trincomalee is one of the main centers of Tamil speaking culture on the island. The city is home to the famous ancient Koneswaram temple alluded to in its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai from which its anglicized name is derived, and has been a sea port that has played a major role in the maritime and international trading history of Sri Lanka.
The Bay of Trincomalee's harbour is renowned for its large size and security; unlike every other in the Indian Sea, it is accessible to all types of craft in all weathers. The beaches are used for surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching. The city also has the largest Dutch fort in Sri Lanka. It is home to major Sri Lankan naval bases and a Sri Lankan Air Force base. |
Wild elephants along the Habarana - Trincomalee road
Nilaveli Beach
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Pigeon Island is just off the coast opposite the Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Flags flying for National Independence Day
The chalet-style rooms at Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Nilaveli Beach Hotel
Driving monsoon rain
You even needed umbrellas inside!
Even the monkeys were sheltering from the rain!
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