Jaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is on a peninsula, separated from mainland India by the Palk Strait. Jaffna has a distinctive Tamil culture and heritage. The Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in Sri Lanka, drawing thousands of devotees. Jaffna is also known for its unique cuisine, particularly its seafood dishes. The Jaffna Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1618, remains largely intact.
Jaffna
June 12, 2026
Jaffna
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- Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Nallur Kandaswamy Temple is the most important and most spiritually
- Casuarina Beach (Karainagar) Casuarina Beach on Karainagar Island is the finest beach accessible
- Jaffna Public Library Jaffna Public Library is one of the most symbolically significant
- Jaffna Salt Pans The salt pans of the Jaffna area — traditional solar
- Velanai Island Coastal Routes Velanai Island is one of the larger inhabited islands in
- Jaffna Fort Jaffna Fort is one of the most significant surviving Dutch