East Coast Beaches Holidays
East Coast Beaches holidaysin Sri Lanka
Discover Sri Lanka’s relatively untouched east coast, home to beautiful beaches, hidden bays, fishing villages, historic forts and ornate temples. Explore Trincomalee, with its natural harbour, Portuguese fort and Koneswaram Temple, or relax on the pristine sands of Nilaveli and Uppuveli. Visit Pigeon Island for snorkelling and diving or spot whales between May and October. Passikudah’s shallow, crystal-clear waters are perfect for families, while nearby Batticaloa offers colonial charm. For wildlife lovers, Maduru Oya National Park provides the chance to see herds of elephants in the wild.
Why Visit East Coast Beaches?
- White sand beaches
- Calm waters
- Snorkelling and diving
- Whale watching
East Coast Beaches Travel Guide
Best time to go
Sri Lanka’s east coast enjoys its best weather when the south and west is experiencing monsoon rains, so the best weather is from April to September, making it an ideal for a summer holiday option, however February and March also enjoy good weather. The monsoon on the east coast runs from October until January.
Visas
A visa may be required. Please ask for details.
Travel Information
Trincomalee and Passikudah are approximately 6.5 hours by road from Colombo. Alternatively, it’s a 50 minute Cinnamon Air sea plane journey to either Trincomalee or Batticaloa (for Passikudah) followed by a 25 minute car transfer.
Local currency
Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.
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