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Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Buddhist temple
This 140-BCE stupa is an ancient, sacred Buddhist site & reaches a height of 103 meters.
4.90 (14K reviews)
(~46.92 km from centre)
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Uchchimuni beach
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Tiny sandy island separated from main land by a narrow sea lane. Clean beach.
4.80 (39 reviews)
(~88.94 km from centre)
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Shri Badrakali Amman Hindu Temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 A Hindu temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, Sri Pathrakali Amman Kovil is one of the most spectacular Hindu temples you will see in Sri Lanka.
It’s a large complex of connected shrines located in the Trincomalee.
The kovil is very impressive with its colourful look and plenty of stories visualized...
4.70 (608 reviews)
(~83.29 km from centre)
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Mihintale
Mountain peak
A popular pilgrimage site, this mountain is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
4.70 (305 reviews)
(~45.52 km from centre)
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Thisa Wewa [තිසා වැව]
Historical landmark
👍👍 Tissa Wewa, an artificial reservoir, was built by Devanampiya Tissa in order to increase the water supply to his capital city of Anuradhapura. Only Panda Wewa and Abhaya Wewa are older. The embankment of Tissa Wewa is 2 miles long and 25 feet high.
4.70 (117 reviews)
(~49.23 km from centre)
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Ranmasu Uyana (Royal Park)
Historical landmark
👍 Ranmasu uyana or Royal park is situated in right hand side of the Isurumuniya car park. Unfortunately the park is abandoned by the archeological department. However if you can visit there you may discover the proud engineering techniques in ancient Sri Lanka. The royal park was filled with bloomed f...
4.60 (382 reviews)
(~48.35 km from centre)
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Velgam Vehera Buddhist Temple | වෙල්ගම් වෙහෙර
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Velgam Vehera is a historical Buddhist temple situated in Kanniya, Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka. It also known to Hindus as Natanar Kovil. Historically Velgam Vehera was one of important Buddhist temples in the country, worshiped by both Sinhala and Tamil Buddhists.
4.60 (241 reviews)
(~74.65 km from centre)
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Wilpattu National Park
National park
Undeveloped wildlife sanctuary & nature reserve known for its natural lakes & leopard population.
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
(~61.47 km from centre)
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Minneriya National Park
National park
This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife.
4.50 (999 reviews)
(~90.97 km from centre)
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Pigeon Island Marine National Park
National park
👍👍 Wow! See colorful fish from your eyes. Boat services are available in Nilaveli beach. It will take around RS. 8000 for one ride. NICs are required for adults. They also supply goggles 🥽. They will guide you to see live coral which is amazing.
4.50 (360 reviews)
(~77.52 km from centre)
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Elephantpass
Historical landmark
👍👍 Elephantpass or "Alimankada" in Jaffna is a site of great historical significance. I was thoroughly impressed by the museum, which provided detailed explanations of the events during the civil war. The outdoor exhibits, including tanks and military equipment, added to the immersive experience. If yo...
4.50 (186 reviews)
(~85.83 km from centre)
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Habarana Elephant Safari
Tour operator
👍 Beautiful palce, located in trincomalee road middle of trincomalee and dambulla .. far from 20min from dambulla ...
4.50 (42 reviews)
(~84.68 km from centre)
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Kilinochchi Kulam
Fishing pond
👍👍 A good place for bird photography. Also in early morning can watch many birds and sun rise. Have a chance to boating.
4.50 (42 reviews)
(~71.02 km from centre)
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Fort Frederick
Fortress
Granite-&-rock fort built in 1624 by the Portuguese with the debris of a destroyed Hindu temple.
4.40 (2K reviews)
(~84.17 km from centre)
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Big Game Camp - Wilpattu
Children's camp
👍 Amazing concept of glamping. Located inside a natural private forest. Full silent environment with natural habitats. Very spacious tents. Unforgettable experience.
4.40 (179 reviews)
(~68.39 km from centre)
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National Aquaculture Development Center (NAQDA)
Fish farm
👍 The Dambulla Fish Breeding Center is a government institution that is dedicated towards breeding fish that is subsequently released into large bodies of water.
The aim of this institute is to uplift local fishermen. Please do pay this place a visit if you happen to have some free time in Dambulla....
4.40 (77 reviews)
(~99.63 km from centre)