A colourful Hindu temple on Swami Rock, high above the ocean at Trincomalee.
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Why we marked it
- Marine national park
- Coral, reef sharks and turtles
- Short boat ride from Nilaveli
- Best around May to September
Pigeon Island National Park lies just off Nilaveli beach, north of Trincomalee. Its reefs are among the best places in Sri Lanka to snorkel.
What to expect
Boats run from Nilaveli to the island, where you can snorkel over coral and often see blacktip reef sharks and turtles.
Good to know
- The east coast is at its best from around May to September.
- Do not touch or stand on coral.
- Go early before the crowds arrive.
Where it is
Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
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