Sri Lanka’s East Coast

Calm summer sea while the south-west has its monsoon: whales, a temple on a cliff and quiet bays.

When the monsoon reaches Sri Lanka’s south-west in summer, the east coast has its season. Trincomalee has one of the world’s great natural harbours, the Koneswaram temple on its cliff and whale-watching offshore, Nilaveli and Pigeon Island have the snorkelling, and the shallow bay of Pasikudah stays calm enough to wade out for hundreds of metres.

Known for

• 🏖️Beach
• 🌊Coastal
• 🌅Relax
• 📷Photography

Best time to visit

The best months for Sri Lanka’s East Coast are May, June, July, August and September.

Suggested route

6 nights across 2 stops. Jourimo adjusts it to the length of your trip.

1. 1Trincomalee · 3 nights
2. 2Pasikudah · 3 nights