Gopuram tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

Jaffna

The Tamil heartland's cultural revival

About Jaffna

The northern peninsula is Sri Lanka's most intriguing frontier — Hindu temples with towering gopurams, the mighty Jaffna Fort, palm-fringed islands and fiery crab curries. A thriving cultural revival makes Jaffna the island's most authentic new destination.

Best: Feb – Sep (dry)

Highlights

  • Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
  • Jaffna Fort sunset
  • Casuarina Beach at Point Pedro
  • Delft Island ferry trip
  • Jaffna crab curry feast
  • Kadurugoda ancient monastery

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Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka
Traditional dance performance

Where is Jaffna?

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Tours featuring Jaffna

East coast beach
Custom Private Circuits
5 days3 stops
4.8

Northern Expedition: Trinco & Jaffna

Sri Lanka's road less travelled — Pigeon Island snorkelling at Trincomalee, the sacred Koneswaram Temple, and Jaffna's Hindu temples, island ferries and fiery crab curries.

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