Arugambay east coast

Sri Lanka’s remote and picturesque East Coast extends from Trincomalee and Pasikudah in the North East, to Batticaloa and Ampara towards the east central region and, finally, Arugam Bay in the south east. The sun-kissed beaches and exotic marine life of Trincomalee; the island’s best surfing beaches in Arugam Bay - famously known as one of 10 best surf spots in the world; Batticaloa’s tranquil lagoons and waterways; the wild elephants of Gal Oya National Park in Ampara; and a vibrant multi-ethnic cultural heritage all make this a fascinating region waiting to be explored. The best time to visit the East Coast is from March to about September when the seas are in season, although out of season also has its rewards. Surfing season in Arugam Bay is from about June to August.Don’t MissPalm fringed beaches of TrincomaleeWhale and dolphin-watching expeditions off the coast of TrincoAncient Koneswaram Hindu Kovil in TrincoBreathtaking views of the Trincomalee harbour – the world’s largest natural harbour.Snorkelling, scuba diving and catamaran sailing in PasikudahThe 17C Dutch Fort, lagoons and waterways of BatticaloaThe jungles of Gal Oya National Park in Amapra where wild elephants roam freeA visit to the indigenous Vedda community in Gal OyaSurfing in the laid-back beach settlement of Arugam BayJungle trek to the ancient ruins of Kudimbigala in PottuvilJeep safari into Kumana National ParkAncient Buddhist rock sculptures of MaligavilaColorful Hindu kovils and mosques scattered along the coast