Best places: Tourist attractions in Eastern Province

Tranquil site featuring a Hindu temple complex in a scenic setting with panoramic sea views.

👍👍 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...

👍👍 Deeghawapiya is an ancient historic temple situated close to Ampara in Eastern Province. This temple has been constructed by King Saddhathissa in 3rd Century B.C. It is believed that Lord Buddha graced this sacred premises during his 3rd visit to the island. Deeghawapiya is also included under the '...

👍👍 Muhudu Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple with over 2000 years of history. The temple is found on the sand dunes of Pottuvil and the beautiful white stupa can be seen all the way from Arugam Bay beach. It is believed that the location of the temple is where Princess Devi, from the Kelaniya kingdom, la...

👍 Archaeologically Protected Site! **** I visited the archaeologically protected monument, Magul Maha Viharaya on 21st February 2020 together with others in a travel group. It is located along A4 - Siyambalanduwa - Potuvil Road. This is my second visit here. There is no entrance fee. The approach i...

👍👍 Buddangala Temple is an ancient sacred place located in a beautiful environment.There are some elephants cross the road if you travel in evening. This temple is a temple on a rock, which is full of wild animals

👍👍 One of the best sanctuary in Sri lanka. There is a sacred temple top of the rock but you have to go through a muddy and rocky path so make sure to wear shoes it will be easy to climb. Also there are wild animals specially elephants so please be careful. Has superb view on top of the rock. Finally pl...

👍👍 Historically very much important place to Sri Lanka. Very beautiful surrounding, loved very much. This temple located in Eastern Province Trincomalee District. The historic importance is there was a ancient port named Lankapatuna Port where Prince Dantha and Princess Hemamala set foot in Sri Lanka o...

👍👍 Great place to know about the Sri Lankan army and the Civil War. Contains guns, armoured vehicles that belong to the SL army and also guns captured by the LTTE. There is a Rs 30 entry ticket for locals and Rs 300 for foreigners. An army officer will walk you through the area explaining the details...

Granite-&-rock fort built in 1624 by the Portuguese with the debris of a destroyed Hindu 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.

👍👍 Kantale Tank, an ancient reservoir situated in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, stands as a testament to the island's historical expertise in hydraulic engineering and water management. Constructed over two millennia ago during the reign of King Agbo II (6th century AD), Kantale Tank is a remarkab...

👍 Beautiful beach in tinco and Best for Beach path and get great sea view Tourist place this beach has big parking area And Combatable boating rides

👍 This old bridge is in a really fine condition even though it's not been used as much. Many people use bicycles to cross through the old bridge.

Wildlife refuge with catered safaris that take in elephants, sloths, leopards & rich birdlife.

😐 This review is to state the current condition of the beach at the end of 2022. While we understand that it may be beautiful beach just like the other reviews are saying, right now the beach is not in a good condition. The sand is beautiful and you can take a stroll up and down the whole beach. Howev...

Waterfront monument marking where boats landed on the island of Puliyanthivu from the mainland.

Small park home to Sri Lankan elephants & other native wildlife like wetland birds & sloth bears.

👍👍 Highly recommended for peace lovers as it's connect the view with river as well. It's little bit noisy as near to main road. But so enjoyable with friends or family. It also good for children under parents observation. I feel to recommend this historical named Mahatma Gandhi garden as memory of him...

Once a Dutch commissioner's residence, this 17th-century building now displays naval artifacts.