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Ilankaithurai Beach
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Ilankaithurai Beach

Ilankaithurai, Trincomalee
4.5(50 reviews)

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About

A scenic beach situated right next to famous Lankapatuna Samudragiri Viharaya. The sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha has been brought to Sri Lanka by Prince Dantha & Princess Hemamala and they landed in a port on this beach. Truly beautiful.

Highlights

Temple visits
Beach walking
Religious pilgrimage
Swimming

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee (Foreigners)

Free

Location

Ilankaithurai, Trincomalee, Trincomalee District, Eastern Province

GPS: 8.5500, 81.2333

Best Time to Visit

April to September

Difficulty

Easy

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