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Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island is one of the three marine national parks in Sri Lanka which is an eye catching site filled with powder-like white sands and shimmering coral gardens. The national park is situated 1 km off the coast of Nilaveli, a coastal town in Eastern Province. This natural marvel is spread to area of 471.429 hectares containing some of the best coral reefs of Sri Lanka. This island was designated as a sanctuary in 1963 and declared as a 17th national park of Sri Lanka in 2003. There are two islands in pigeon islands. One is large pigeon island, edged with a huge coral reef which is 200m long and 100m wide. Another one is small pigeon island surrounded by several rocky islets.
The national park is situated within the dry zone of Sri Lanka, so the mean annual temperature is around 27.0 °C (80.6 °F). The most of the rain received in this area is during the North-eastern monsoon season from October to March which makes the annual rainfall ranges between 1,000–1,700 mm (39–67 in).
There are around 100 species of corals and 300 coral reef fishes recorded around the Trincomalee area are found in the national park. Blacktip reef sharks, Hawksbill turtle, green turtle and olive Ridley turtle are seen around this national park. Pigeon island national park gives satisfaction of diving and joy of watching pleasant coral reefs and amazing creatures.
Nilaveli Beach
Nilaveli beach, that hosts the most renowned marine National parks of Sri Lanka. Nilaveli beach, with an astounding view of blushed sandy shore with a blend of corals and seashells gives hostage for a large number of resorts and hotels. Standing alone from other beaches, morning sun rise here is a unique experience with the presence of these little islets. Watching whales and dolphins from this beach is another fantastic experience gained by most of the visitors during a specific season.
This beach is famous for sun baths, boat rides and swimming. It attracts many local and foreign tourists annually and most of them visit frequently to enjoy the serenity and tranquility of the peaceful atmosphere and to enjoy the water sports. Near the beach a few Kilometers away there lies this Coral Sea bed Island called Pigeon Island. Nilaveli Beach is being quoted as the best beach in Sri Lanka for a few decades now. As it is true that its name has a meaning in tamil, the wide sandy beach at Nilaveli glows in both the moon and sunlight alike.
Dutch Bay Beach
Dutch bay is a beautiful alluring crescent of white sand in Trincomalee city. The suburb’s tree lined lanes are cluttered with crumbling colonial working men’s cottager from the days of the Dutch occupation of srilanka. The historic fort Fredrick flanks one end of Dutch bay and a bushy head land on the other side.
It is situated at the heart of Trincomalee. It is a picturesque are which is ideal for swimming and other aqua related activities. Such as diving and snorkeling fort Fredrick is also a nearby site as popular as Dutch bay. There are some biased historical views of this place also exits. After the three colonial ruling of srilanka this bay also liberated after the 1948 freedom. This sea area was used for war turned period and the war sings are left behind. However this site is an attracting destination for the tourist now a day.
Three sides are covered with mountains. On one side there is a mouthpiece which can be accessed by ships. There is a naval camp known as the 22nd Brigade. There is a museum. It is closed temporarily. It is untouched in all museums. It is made of wood like the gateway to the Trincomalee Bay.
It is a great place to take photos and see the ships standing there.
Passikudah
With beaches that rival Maldives, Pasikudha offers a more vibrant, affordable alternative to the traveler who seeks dreamy shores, coasts are bordering coral reefs and resort towns like experience. The ocean has its mossy color, which grabs its name Paasi- kudah, means moss and bay in Tamil language.
On a good day, you can venture out to the ocean and enjoy the coral reefs through many excursions available locally, or if you want to tickle your adventure fancy take a kayak and paddle your way through the shallow waters of the bay of Pasikudah. The relaxing experience is easily accessible via seaplane or a drive through the country's heart from the international airport. There are world-class 5-star resorts scattered around this resort town and cheaper, more accessible locations to fit ALL budgets. Make sure you stay at least a day or two to make sure you are able to absorb what the atmosphere has to offer fully.
Once you're there, make sure you take long walks along the beach during sunset and enjoy local cuisine while you're at it. If you're more of a morning person, you might witness the morning catch being brought to shore by the local fisherman and the beautiful sunrise of the eastern coast. The local crab curry is a hit, and you might come across a few locals who are nice enough to teach you the trade tips. You will find youngsters making use of the cold wind to fly kites.
Pasikudah is a mixed bag of adventure, Bliss, and serenity, and the only complaints people have are that they couldn't stay longer !!
Read more about Eastern coast - Where the first ray of sun kisses Sri Lanka! At http://maps.gatewaytoeast.com/.
Arugambay
Arguably the most exciting and enthralling location in Sri Lanka where you will find surfing enthusiasts from all over the globe converging into one place to pursue their shared love: surfing. With tall waves generating at any given moment international adrenaline-pumping energy drink maker RedBull decided to make Arugam bay their choice location to host "Ride my Wave", which fills the beach with both local and visiting surfing competitors. The atmosphere during this season has made this tiny village a hot spot for enjoying various cultures. You can follow a short course on surfing (Cos if you don't you're missing out) and mingle with the locals to taste local culinary to make your stay complete. During the peak surfing season, the nights are something to look forward to as many things are going on and going to be up to you to figure out what you want to do.
Getting there is no fuss as there are many routes available. You can get there in a jiffy if you take the southern expressway or a quick jump on seaplane would take you directly to the bay
A host of affordable hotels line the shores and if you prefer a little bit of luxury a short ride should take you there.Hotels are plenty along the shoreline and accommodation is affordable and there are plenty of eating spots that satisfy many pallets.If you want to get adventurous you can rent a scooter for your period of stay so you could roam around freely . During off season it has been said that the atmosphere is calm and soothing. Whatever your requirement is Arugam Bay is a sure fix and we would recommend you make it a part of your travel plans when you visit us. You are sure to leave with a surfboard in hand !!
