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Town in Sri Lanka
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Nilaveli is a village 16 km north of Trincomalee in northeastern Sri Lanka.
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A snorkelling trip to Pigeon Island is a must. There are local boats leaving to the island frequently. Snorkelling is a great way to see the abundant sea life such as turtles, colourful boxerfish or black tip reef sharks. Be careful not to hurt the still living corals. Booking the same trip with one of the diving shops around Nilaveli will likely cost more, but you'll have more time on the island as well as better equipment.
Decent prices for clean rooms. Nice owner who tells you all about the tsunami in 2004.
Great hotel nestled right in front of Nilaveli Beach.
It offers 36 A/C rooms with Wi-Fi, a yoga centre and spa and fitness centre for adults, and play room, reading corner, and a secure outdoor playground for children.
Small supermarket with dry goods (no fresh fruit & veg) and a small pharmacy
The nearest train station is 25 minutes (16km) away in Trincomalee. Taking a Tuk Tuk or Taxi should be around Rs. 2700.
Read in the guideThe village is very compact and walkable. There is a military base separating the village from the area around the Nilaveli Beach Hotel.
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