Explore Jaffna
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Sacred🛕
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Jaffna's most sacred Hindu temple · Founded 948 CE
⏱ 1–2 hrsView Full Guide →
Historic🏰
Jaffna Fort
Dutch-Portuguese fortress on the waterfront
⏱ 2–3 hrsView Full Guide →
Landmark📚
Jaffna Public Library
Rebuilt icon of Tamil resilience & knowledge
⏱ 1–2 hrsView Full Guide →
Island🐴
Delft Island
Wild ponies, coral walls & colonial ruins
⏱ Full dayView Full Guide →
Nature🏖️
Manatkadu & Point Pedro
Sand dunes, lighthouse & Sri Lanka's northernmost point
⏱ 3–4 hrsView Full Guide →
More to explore
Nature & Day Trips
Outdoors🏝️
Nainativu IslandHindu & Buddhist temples
Half-day🏖️
Casuarina BeachBest beach in Jaffna
2–4 hrs🌊
Jaffna LagoonFlamingos, fishing, sunset
1–2 hrs💧
Keerimalai SpringsSacred spring pool
1 hrTemples & Sacred
Sacred🕉️
Nagadeepa ViharaAncient island temple
Half-day🛕
Maviddapuram KovilTellippalai hilltop
1 hr⛪
St. James ChurchPortuguese colonial era
30 min🛕
Sithivinayagar TempleElephant-headed deity
30 minFood & Culture
Local🦀
Jaffna Crab Curry TrailFamous seafood spots
Anytime🛍️
Jaffna MarketSpices, handicrafts
Morning🥥
Palmyrah ToddyTraditional tapping & tasting
Morning🎨
Kolam Art WorkshopTraditional floor art
Anytime