Trincomalee town is situated on a peninsula, with the Indian Ocean to the east and the Trinity Bay to the west. The city is also home to the Koneswaram Temple, a historic Hindu temple that dates back to ancient times. In addition to its natural beauty and historical sites, the area is also home to several military installations, making it an important strategic location.

Places like Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick, The Kanniya Hot Springs, Maritime and Naval History Museum, and Trincomalee Harbour are well-liked even among the locals. Beaches in Trincomalee are popular for their white sandy beaches and turquoise clear waters including the Coral Cove, Marble, Arisimale, Uppuveli and Nilaveli. The area is a paradise for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts where you can even water ski or jet ski and get the most of epic ocean adventures.

You get to watch flocks of rock pigeons flying out of the rocks on Pigeon Island where you can scuba dive or snorkel, hike the Diamond Hill, visit the British War Cemetery, or go on whale-watching tours popular between March to August.