Awesome Things To Do Trincomalee - Rich in history and more

Also known as the Temple of the Thousand Pillars, this is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. Located at the tip of the peninsula in Trinco, this is about half an hour away from the centre of the town. If you check out places to visit at local guides the likes of Truly Sri Lanka, this place will be on the top of the list. The temple was built during the Cholzh period and the architecture reflects this influence, so it is mostly Indian. The hall with 1000 pillars is a very South Indian architectural style that you find in most of the temples in India. This is also considered to be one of the greatest pieces of architecture built during its date and time. The temple was built to honour the God Shiva and is one of the 5 places that is dedicated to God Shiva. The main shrine is in the form of a Koneswar, which is how the temple got its name. The Colonial invasions destroyed a few parts of the temple and idols there, but later, it was rebuilt. The shrine is home to some of the monuments and idols that were originally there. One of the magnificent things about this temple is the underwater ruins that you can take a look at even today.

Take a tour of the Trincomalee War Cemetery that was built for the soldiers of the British Empire who were killed here or died during WWII. This Cemetery also has the grave of allied forces including Italian, French and Dutch soldiers. Located within the town limits, this place is open 24-hours and has about 300 to 350 graves in total.

This is a huge cliff where according to the legend, a damsel in distress jumped down to her death because her lover sailed away from Ceylon, leaving her behind. Located on top of a large rock, this is a place that many young lovers visit even today. Some historians say that the lady did not die and was actually alive even after falling from the cliff. Though the story behind the name of this location is sombre, the place itself is gorgeous and is something you definitely must check out when you are in Trincomalee. Make sure you do not walk to the edge and enjoy the view from a safe distance. This will be a fun place to explore as long as you are careful.

This is one of the most popular and magical attractions in all of the country. The hot water springs have their own back story and according to legends, these did not exist when King Ravana was ruling the island. When he set out to embark on a journey, Lord Vishnu wanted to prevent him from leaving the place. So, he appeared as an old man and informed King Ravana's mum had died. Shocked by the news, he wanted to perform the last rites for her and asked for a place where he could find water to form ablutions. This is when Lord Vishnu disappeared and these hot springs appeared. Hindus from all over the world visit this place in Sri Lanka as it is considered a cleansing ritual to take a dip in the hot springs

One of the best ways to explore any town and its local life is to take a walk around the area and this is the same in Trincomalee.