Jaffna , Northern Province
About Jaffna
Jaffna is the artistic town of Sri Lanka and the northernmost area of the Island. Inevitably, decades of war, evacuation, prohibitions and loss of life and property have intensely affected this notable Tamil town. Gradually but surely reemerging as a fortress of Hindu customs, art and artistic culture, Jaffna is yet again welcoming visitors and appearing to ascend again.
Jaffna city is jade and leafy, with gorgeous palm-shaded colonial-era border and stunning temples and churches. But you’ll be pleased about Jaffna more for its insights into the Tamil people. There is a busy and attractive Nallur Temple which is has its own importance to look. Don't fail to spot the Jaffna ice cream, the sweetest in the entire world. The city is also a perfect foundation for incursions to the peaceful islands just to the west, and journeys along the shoreline and lagoons of the adjacent peninsula.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Jaffna
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Province
1.8 km from Jaffna - See map
The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing in the town of Nallur, Jaffna is a very important Hindu temple located in Sri Lanka. This temple is...
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Jaffna Fort, Northern Province
3 km from Jaffna - See map
Jaffna Fort, the second biggest Dutch fort built in Sri Lanka, is an archaeological monument, situated on the South side of the Jaffna peninsula....
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Kandarodai, Northern Province
12.3 km from Jaffna - See map
Kantharodai Viharaya is a place where you can spot the famous dagobas (stupas) in a town which is famous for its Hindu architecture. Located near...
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Nilavarai Bottomless Well, Northern Province
14.9 km from Jaffna - See map
As suggested by its name, Nilavarai Bottomless Well is famous for being bottomless, though it is not literally bottomless. It is just called so...
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Keerimalai Hot Springs, Northern Province
20.3 km from Jaffna - See map
The Keerimalai Hot Spring is a natural spring lying on the northern coats of Jaffna, next to the weat sea of Palaly. A bathing tank is built...
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Naguleswaram Temple, Northern Province
20.4 km from Jaffna - See map
The Naguleswaram Temple located close the Keerimalai Hot Spring, is also called as Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil. This temple is dedicated to Lord...
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Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple, Northern Province
21.8 km from Jaffna - See map
The Damakola Patuna is a very significant Buddhist religious destination, which is also called as Jambukola Patuna. It is an ancient port in the...
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Casuarina Beach, Jaffna, Northern Province
22.8 km from Jaffna - See map
Considered as one of the best beaches in Jaffna, the Casuarina Beach happens to be named so because of the abundance of Casuarina trees found at...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*25.4 km from Jaffna - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya, Northern Province
35.8 km from Jaffna - See map
The Nagadipa Purana Vihara, houses the famous Rajayathana Stupa which is being worshiped since the 1st Century AD. This place is among one of the...
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Kilaaly Beach, Northern Province
36.5 km from Jaffna - See map
White sands, salty ocean breeze and calm sea waves make Kilaaly Beach or Kilali Beach is a lovely place for visitors to relax. The lesser known...
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Elephant Pass, Jaffna, Northern Province
51.6 km from Jaffna - See map
The Elephant Pass holds great significance for the country since it is located on the isthmus which connects the island to Sri Lanka’s main...
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