Jaffna is the one of the best South Asia’s destinations to visit. There are many historical and archaeological places to see in Jaffna.
Beach lovers defnitly love Jaffna sandy beaches. Beautiful religious buildings/architectures are amazing to see.
* Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
* It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna district.
* Prior to the Sri Lankan civil war it was Sri Lanka’s second most populated city after the commercial capital Colombo.
* The majority (99.03%) of the Jaffna’s population are Tamils.
* Most (82.95%) Tamils are Hindus followed by Christians (16.14%), Muslims (0.42%) and a small Buddhist minority (0.06%).
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Jaffna King Sankili II statute
Jaffna King Sankili II statute
King Sankili II who died in 1623 was the last king of Jaffna Kingdom.
With his death the Aryachakkaravarti line of...
Kadurugoda Vihara
Kadurugoda Vihara Kandarodai
Kadurugoda Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in a small village called Kandarodai which is close to Chunnakam town.
The special feature...
Kingdom of Nallur
Nallur Kingdom Jaffna Kingdom (1215 – 1624 CE). King Sangili II (or Sankili II) who died in 1623 was the last king of Jaffna Kingdom.
With his death...
Archaeological Museum Jaffna
Archaeological Museum Jaffna
Jaffna Archaeological Museum is located in Navalar Road, Nallur. (behind the Navalar Cultural Hall). It was established in 1978.
The Regional Museum of Jaffna...
Jaffna Public Library
Jaffna Public Library is run by the Jaffna Municipal Council. The library was built in 1933. Jaffna library was one of the biggest libraries...
Jaffna Fort
Jaffna Fort
Situated on the south side of the Jaffna peninsula at the water’s edge of the lagoon, the ancient fort in Jaffna is the...
Jaffna Beaches
Manalkadu Beach
Manalkadu Beach
Manalkadu Beach is located 42Km (about one hour driving) from Jaffna town. Beautiful beach. Nice waves.
On your way towards Manalkadu beach, you can...
Jetwing Jaffna
Jetwing Jaffna
Located on 40 perches of land in the heart of the town, only 5 minutes away from the Jaffna railway station and city...
Green Grass Hotel
Green Grass Hotel
Originally established as a guest house with only seven rooms in October 2009. Then built a three story building adjoining the guest...
The Thinnai
Thinnai hotel Jaffna
Nestled within the tropical milieu of palm lined streets and sunny smiles, The Thinnai imbues age-old hospitality and warmth, steeped within a...
Tilko Jaffna City Hotel
Tilko Jaffna
Tilko Jaffna city hotel is the first star category hotel in the North constructed under a BOI Project.
It is located in the heart...
Fort Hammenhiel Resort
Fort Hammenhiel Resort - Karainagar, Jaffna.
For the booking and reservation, please visit Fort Hammernheil Resort website.
The mystery of Hammenheil Fort is not limited to...
Thalsevana Holiday Resort
Thalsevana Holiday Resort
Thalsevana Holiday Resort - Kankesanthurai (KKS)
Thalsevana Holiday Resort which is Situated on the silver beach of Kankesanthurai (KKS), Jaffana, is functioning under...