Kanniya Hot Springs is a cluster of seven natural hot wells located about 8 kilometres from Trincomalee. Each well maintains a slightly different temperature, and the site has been considered sacred by both Buddhist and Hindu communities for centuries. While modest in scale, the springs offer a unique natural curiosity worth a quick visit.
What It Is
Seven small square wells built in stone, each fed by a natural hot spring at a different temperature. The site has been in use for centuries and is associated with various legends in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Why Visit
It is a quick, quirky stop that offers something different from the usual beach-and-temple circuit. Feeling the different temperatures in each well is surprisingly interesting.
