Jaffna
Northern Peninsula Heritage, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil & Island Causeways
GPS: 9.6615, 80.0255
DISCOVER Jaffna
Connected to the mainland by narrow lagoon causeways and dotted with graceful palmyra palms, Jaffna offers a deeply authentic cultural experience in Sri Lanka’s far north. At the heart of the city rises the magnificent golden gopuram of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, alongside the neoclassical white dome of the Jaffna Public Library and the vast 17th-century star-shaped Jaffna Dutch Fort overlooking the lagoon.
Scenic island-hopping drives across the sea causeways lead to Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya and Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, the wild ponies and coral walls of Delft Island, the healing natural mineral waters of Keerimalai Naguleswaram Pond, and the powdery shores of Casuarina Beach.
TOP ATTRACTIONS IN Jaffna
THINGS TO DO & LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Climate & Weather
Sunny, warm tropical peninsula climate (27°C to 33°C) with dry, clear skies from January through September.
Dress Code & Tips
Modest clothing covering knees and shoulders at temples; note that men are required to remove shirts/uppers before entering the inner sanctum of Nallur Kovil.
Local Culinary
Signature spicy Jaffna Crab Curry, Odiyal Kool (palmyra root seafood stew), crispy mutton rolls, Nelli cordial, and iconic Rio Ice Cream sundaes.
Jaffna PHOTO GALLERY
SIGNATURE TOURS VISITING Jaffna
The Ultimate Sri Lanka Explorer — 18 Days
Wildlife to Waves — 14 Days
Sri Lanka Highlands & Hidden Roads — 12 Days
Ancient Kingdoms of Sri Lanka — 10 Days
Tropical South Coast Escape — 8 Days
