The waters of Trincomalee, a city nestled on the eastern shores of Sri Lanka are filled with the colours of marine life that at times would leave one breathless. The best way to explore the deep blue would be to suit up and descend to its depths, an experience that can be savoured when one stays at a hotel in Trincomalee. Scuba diving is an absorbing form water sports that will bring you up close and personal to all the ocean has to offer. Jungle Beach which is rated among the most sought after of Sri Lanka beach resorts offers visitors an opportunity to go scuba diving.
The waters off the coast is one that is scattered with many shipwrecks, dating back to the days of the World Wars and colonial rule that once gripped the island nation. The H.M.S. Diomede which sank during when the Dutch controlled the island is one wreck site that offers divers a truly memorable adventure. Additionally the MV Cordiality is a well known dive site which attracts both the amateur and professional scuba diver, wanting to catch a glimpse of what the under waters have in store for those who dare venture there. The rocky terrain of Small Grouper Rock with its brightly coloured corals coupled with schools of hawkerfish and crabs that live in its waters is well worth the effort. Eel Rock as its name suggests is the perfect destination to see a total of 5 different species of eel that reside here. The passionate scuba diver should definitely check out ‘Trinco’ for the area provides the most thrilling and fulfilling of water based activity in Sri Lanka.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
