Pigeon Island National Park , Trincomalee
About Pigeon Island National Park
Pigeon Rock Island – one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka is located just off the coast of Nilaveli in the eastern region of the country. The island, sprawling its area for 471.429 hectares, is distinguished as large and Small Island. The Island has got its name after the bird, blue Rock Pigeon, which are nested here. This island was used as a shooting range during the colonial era. It is also home to several endangered species of coral reefs which encompasses the large island. Explore the rich land underneath the water that houses vibrant sea animals and plants by scuba diving and snorkelling which will definitely be satisfactory.
Boat services are available from Nilaveli beach which cost Rs2000 per head. The National park is open to visitors from 8 am to 5.30 in the evenings.
Freedom to make your own trip!
What you want, when you want and how you want.
Places to Visit near Pigeon Island National Park
Nilaveli Beach, Eastern Province
6.4 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Away from the bustling areas, 16 kilometres from the city of Trincomalee, lays the long stretch of Nilaveli beach in the town of Nilaveli. The...
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Trincomalee War Cemetery, Eastern Province
15 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
The War Cemetry is located 6 kms north from the town of Trincomalee also along Trincomalee- Pulmoddi road on the way to Nilavel. It was mainly...
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Kanniya Hot Springs, Eastern Province
17.4 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Also known as Kanniya Hot Wells, it is the perfect instance of a wonder of the nature. It is situated just at a distance of 1km from Anuradhapura...
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Fort Frederick, Trincomalee, Eastern Province
21.1 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Fort Frederick has been an important defensive site for centuries in Sri Lanka. The Bristish took over the fort in the year 1782. It was built by...
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Koneswaram Temple, Eastern Province
22 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Koneswaram temple is located in Trincomalee in the eastern province of Sri Lanka and was built when the Cholas ruled over the country and is...
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Manayaweli Cove, Eastern Province
22.9 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Manayaweli Cove is a beach in Sri lanka which can be easily reached by passing through the Dhoby Tank where the local washing people wash their...
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Hoods Tower Museum, Eastern Province
28.8 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Hoods Tower Museum is a naval museum located at Fort Ostenburg in the Trincomalee peninsula derived its name from the Hoods tower which is an...
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Girihadu Seya, Thiriyai, Eastern Province
34.9 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Girihadu Seya which translates as ‘ stupa on the top of the rocks' holds the honour of being the oldest Buddhist temple and the first Stupa...
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Arisimale Beach, Eastern Province
41.3 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Arisimale Beach lies on an isolated location which is actually about 50 kms North of Trincomalee in the town of Pulmude. In Tamil arisi means rice...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*69.7 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other...
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Lanka Pattuna, Eastern Province
69.7 km from Pigeon Island National Park - See map
Also known as Lanka Putuna Viharaya in Trincomalee, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It was built back to the time it was...
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