Jaffna - Sri Lanka

Jaffna or Yazhpanam is the capital city of the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. The city is coated with tall palm trees, and is a hub of hindu tradition, art and culture. A rewarding place to explore Tamil culture of Sri lanka. Ancient sites in the centre of town and also in the outskirts are places you must visit. Jaffna is also ideal for it’s deserted islands, where you can simply lie on the sandy coast, catch yourself some crabs and fishes, roast them and have a feast out of it. The city is also wonderfully greany and leafy.

TOURIST PLACES

  • Sangilean thoopu
  • Nallur temple
  • Jaffna library
  • Nainatheevu
  • Jaffna port
  • Kandarodei temple
  • Naguleeswaram temple
  • Casuarina beach
  • Dambakola patuna
  • Charty beach
  • Neduntheevu
  • Nagadipa purana vihara
  • Keerimalai hot springs

JAFFNA Information and Google Map

  • NOTHERN PROVINCE
  • JAFFNAY DISTRICT
  • FORT- BEACH- TEMPLE- JAFFNA
  • 28 °C
  • CULTURAL, HISTORICAL
  • 88138
  • 20.2 KM²
  • 4400 KM² (11000SQ MI)