East & North

The East
Despite having seemingly unending beaches, great surf and mangrove lagoons the East Coast has been largely off the tourist map due to civil unrest. Places on the east coast are crowdless. Local people would greet you warmly there. The government too wants to re-establish tourism here. Ideal time to visit the east coast is May to September.


Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay, it is said, is the best surf in Sri Lanka. The wide sweeping beach is nice for swimming in all months fo the year. Most surfers arrive here between April to September. Most of them follow surfing with fishing. These activities and lovely scenic view ensure that you have highly productive time in Arugam Bay.

Trincomalee
Trincomalee or Trinco is one of the largest deep water harbours in the world. It is located on the north-east part of Sri Lanka. Trincomalee has served Sri Lanka as an important seaport since the times of ancient days. On the Swami Rock stands one of the oldest Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. In Second World War, Trinco was the headquarters of Allied South-East Asia Command. Trinco is a naval and military post, thriving market, economic centre and wonderful beaches and diving. Popular places to visit in Trincomalee are Koneswaram Kovil, Swami Rock and Nilaveli Beach.

The North
Jaffna Peninsula
Jaffna Peninsula has history of continuous strife. It suffered Portugese invasion in 16th Century, the Dutch domination in 17th Century, the British in 18th Century and then the Tamil fighting. Although the region is now peaceful a military post is yet there. The shallow lagoons here have plenty of bird life. Jaffna Fort was built in 1680 by the Dutch.