Jaffna in Sri Lanka

Jaffna Tours

Jaffna is the capital city of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, and has always been a major hub for its deep, creative culture of Hindu tradition. Jaffna was the major stronghold of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for decades, and is the location of the 1995 Battle of Jaffna, in which much of the city was damaged. Until recently, Jaffna was closed off to world, but it is now safe to visit, with a light military presence that continues to keep the peace. Today you can witness tranquil, palm-lined Dutch and Portuguese colonial suburbs, historic forts and churches, and modern shopping malls and railway stations. This is the perfect time to experience Jaffna without the crowds of other visitors, before it becomes a popular tourist destination. It is home to many Kovils, a Dravidian architectural style of Hindu temples, including the important Nallur Kandasamy Kovil and the Vallipuram Kovil at Point Pedro.

Highlights

Religious Excursions
Archaeological Sites
Island

14 Days: from $3,290 USD / person

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Places to Stay

Jetwing Jaffna

Style: International

Jetwing Jaffna is located right in the heart of the city, and offers an aerial view with its seven storey building.

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Other Interesting Places

Bandarawela is a scenic hill town that nestles at the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea region in the Badulla district. The pleasing climate and verdant scenery make it an all-year-round getaway destination. The erstwhile colonial town offers a balanced mix of cultural attractions and natural wonders worthy of exploration.

Bandarawela

Pallepola is a typical rural town close to Matale, set at the heart of Sri Lanka’s picturesque Central Province. The tranquil surroundings dotted with verdant farms and coconut plantations make for a relaxing getaway.

Pallepola

Explore architectural and cultural wonders at Anamadua that showcase the Buddhist heritage of Sri Lanka. Set in the northwest, Anamadua’s ancient rock inscriptions and Buddhist temples such as Parmakanda Vihara are as much sites of archeological significance as of historic appeal

Anamaduwa

Discover the many marvels of Gal Oya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries. Located 3.5 hours from Kandy, the park area includes the magnificent Senanayake reservoir, the country’s largest man-made lake.

Gal Oya National Park

Kurunegala is essentially a beautiful and busy ‘junction’ town, as it would have been called in its colonial heyday. It acts as a crossover or interchange point between your important Sri Lankan destinations of Colombo and Anuradhapura or even Kandy and Puttalam.

Kurunegala

Kalpitiya is one of those rarities of the 21st century – an isolated piece of paradise with astounding natural beauty but still relatively unexplored by tourism.

Kalpitiya

Udawalawe National Park lies southeast of Colombo and rests at the feet of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. There are believed to be 250 wild elephants who have made Udawalawe their home, with a further 200 who roam around.

Udawalawe National Park

Mirissa and Weligama are small towns known for their famous stilt fishermen and dolphins, located on the southern coastal tip of Sri Lanka, just 200 kms from the Equator.

Mirissa/Weligama

Meaning the city of lights is built at 19 meters above sea level amidst lush vegetation.

Adam’s Peak

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