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Nallur Kandasamy Temple is one of the popular places in Jaffna where lot of people visit here daily for to offer prayers to Lord Muruga.
Nainatheevu is an Island with worshiping places which were built in the ancient times. It is called Nagadeepa in Sinhala.
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Important places in Jaffna are published here with their distaces. Actually, Jaffna is located in the Northern part of Sri Lanka. Currently Jaffna can be reached by Luxury Busses, trains, flights, Ferry and by vehicles. Sea passage is available to Jaffna from India and back to India at normal price. People in Jaffna District are very friendly and most of them can speak English fluently. As a foreigner or local tourist you can find lot of interesting places in this district. It can be historical one made by British, Dutch and Portuguese era buildings, churches, monuments and Tamil kingdoms remains. Beach, desert like lands, shopping, religious places and many more are available here. Different kinds of places are available in short distance in this area. While travelling to these places, keep enough mineral water with you. Cool box in the vehicle is good idea as most of the time this area is dry and hot. Take salt tablets to prevent from dehydration during the months of April, May and June. Around December it is rainy season here. Some time train services and road transport may be affected due to floods during this rainy season.. It is better to use Car, Motorcycle, bullock cart, tuk tuk,or bicycle for traveling in Jaffna. In addition you can go on Hikking.
In the Jaffna District, some "Resorts" are available for the guests to enjoy their acommodations with fun filled events organized by the Resort Owners. Also some small theme parkes too are available along with domesticated animals.If you are interested, check for those "Resorts" in Jaffna. Or you can directly visit there with your family.
Before to start your Holidays consult with your travel Agent about which places you want to visit. If you are going to Nallur Temple then it is easy to visit Sangelain Thoppu within some hours. Otherwise you will waste your time and money for on separate trips for these places.
Before to start your journey to Jaffna, check these places through Maps and plan your trip according to the map and distance.
We recomend this trips on sunny days only. Because the rainy days may spoil your holiday plans, specially the transport in the flood hit areas are difficult.
Train seats can be reserved 30 days prior to your journey. It is necessary to provide NIC or P/P number to the reservation officer.
Nilavarai Well
Nilavarai Bottomless Well got it name due to its deep water point inside of the ground. Recently Sri Lanka Navy Divers went up to the bottom with the help scuba diving kits. › Read More |
Mannar
Mannar is surrounded by sea and it is located in the Northern part of Sri Lanka. Popular for Hindu Shiv temple and for Madhu Matha Shrine. And this place is closer to India. › Read More |
Jaffna Railway Station
Jaffna railway station is the largest station complex in the Northern Province. It is used to be busy during the Colombo bound Trains departure and arrival times. › Read More |
Jaffna Public library
Jaffna Public library looks like tourist place rather than as a real library. It is a large building which consists with thousands of new books in Tamil, Sinhala and English languages. › Read More |
Casuarina Beach
Casuarina beach is the most beautiful and popular beach in the Jaffna District. You will find white sand beach with few local visitors. Nice place to have rest and to swim as much time you want in the hot sun. › Read More |
Jaffna Fort
Jaffna Fort was built by Dutch army to guard Jaffna Kingdom. After the war it is being renoveted to its original look. Good to visit in the morning or evening. |
Chaaty beach
Chaaty beach is located near to Jaffna town Centre. Long beach with white sand and shallow water which is good for swimming with out any fear of shark. On Sundays lot of people gather here. › Read More |
Keerimalai
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Dambakola Patuna
As per Buddhist religion, Princess Sangamiththa landed with the Bo Sapling..From here the branches were taken other parts of Sri Lanka. › Read More |
Neduntivu Island (Delft Island)
Neduntivu Island (Delft Island) is popular for its feral ponies, baobab trees. It should be reached by travelling in boats. There are regular private and Government operated boat service s. › Read More |
Nainativu - Nagadeepa.
Nainatheevu Island. Naga Pooshani Ambal Kovil, Nagadeepa Purana Vihara are located here.Hhundreds of thousand people used to visit here for the Temple's chariot festival. Nedd to travel by boat from the main land. More
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Kandarodai (Kandurugoda)
Religious symbols and stupas that were practised by ancient Tamil people. This is not a Tourist destination but good to have a look in this ancient buildings. › Read More |
Jaffna Market
Jaffna market is located in the heart of the Jaffna city. Most of the hotels are located around it. You can visit here from morning till evening as in the night tim it used to be closed. › Read More |
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
Nallur Kandasamy Temple - Nallur Temple - popular worshiping place for Hindu religious people. The Annual festival used to get hundreds of thousands devotees around the month of August. Nallur Temple Read Festival. |
Sangilean Thoopu
Sangilean Thoopu Remaining of the Royal Palace belongs to the last king of Jaffna. Most of the building are ruined. › Read More |
