Ep 4 Trincomalee, South Coast Sri Lanka | Pigeon Island | Thirukoneswaram Temple | Ravana's Cut
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Ep 4 Trincomalee, South Coast Sri Lanka | Pigeon Island | Thirukoneswaram Temple | Ravana's Cut
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This is the 4th episode of our Sri Lanka series. Our journey starts with an amazing Sunrise through Sri Lanka’s beautiful south coast beach called Uppuveli Beach. Below are the activities we did in this journey.
In case you haven't watched our Ep 1 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Tour.
Here is the link: • Ep 1 - Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka To...
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Date of journey - 12th Sept 2026
Uppuveli Beach - This beach is known for its soft golden sand, warm, shallow waters, and lively beachfront atmosphere. Uppuveli Beach is about 13 KM away from Nilaveli Beach which is also a south coast beach of Sri Lanka and is just famous as Uppuveli Beach. These both beaches are the gateway to Pigeon Island National Park.
JKAB Beach Resort - We booked our accommodation here.
Tariff: LKR - 21300 / INR - 6100 (Approx) for double occupancy.
Pigeon Island - It is widely known for its colourful coral reefs, diverse marine life, Sea Turtles and blacktip reef sharks. It’s also a popular spot for snorkeling as the water near the coast is clear and shallow. Pigeon Island is only a short 10 to 15 minutes boat ride off the coast of Uppuveli Beach.
Entry charges for National Park: USD - 25 per person (5 % discount for Saarc Countries)
Charges for boat with guide: LKR - 42000 / INR - 12200 (Approx)
Fernando's Beach Market - It is a popular beachfront hangout on Sri Lanka’s east coast, known for its bars, food stalls, boutique shops, and live entertainment.
Mushroom Don: LKR - 3050 / INR - 900 (Approx)
Kanniya Hot Water Springs - It is about 10 KM away from Trincomalee Beach. This place is famous for their seven shallow, square-shaped wells with varying water temperatures. The site is associated with Hindu Ramayana mythology and the ruins of an ancient Buddhist monastery.
Entry Ticket: LKR - LKR - 500 / INR - 145 (Approx)
Thirukoneswaram Kovil - This temple is one of Sri Lanka’s most sacred ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as the Temple of the Thousand Pillars, it stands dramatically on Swami Rock, overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is considered one of the five sacred Shiva temples of Sri Lanka. This ancient Shiva temple is believed to date back over 2,000 years and is one of Sri Lanka’s five sacred Pancha Ishwarams.
Ravana Vettu - According to legend, King Ravana cut through this cliff with his sword as an act of devotion, giving it the name Ravana’s Cut.
In case you haven't watched our EP 12 - Gokarna, Coastal Karnataka Tour.
Here is the link: • EP 12 Gokarna Tour, Coastal Karnataka Tour...
Fort Frederick - It is a historic coastal fort in Trincomalee, built by the Portuguese in 1624 using stones from the demolished Thirukoneswaram Temple. It was later rebuilt by the Dutch in 1665 and taken over by the British in 1795. Today, you can still see its massive stone walls, old cannons, and traces of its colonial past.
Entry Ticket: LKR - 2000 / INR - 570 (Approx)
Deer Park, Trincomalee - It is known for its free-roaming spotted deer, which you can often see wandering around the city, near historic forts and along the coast.
In case you haven't watched our Ep 1 - Port Blair, Andaman Islands.
Here is the link: • Ep - 1 Port Blair, Chidiya Tapu, Ross Isla...
Trincomalee Beach - We ended our day at this beautiful Trincomalee Beach.
Hope you enjoyed the video.