Jaffna Gallery
A visual journey through Jaffna. Tap any photo for the full story.
Jaffna Fort
Built by the Portuguese in 1619 and later expanded by the Dutch. One o…
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
The most iconic Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan. Stu…
Jaffna Public Library
Once one of the largest libraries in Asia. Tragically burned in 1981, …
Casuarina Beach
The most beautiful beach in the Jaffna peninsula. Crystal-clear waters…
Nainativu Island
Sacred island with both a Hindu Nagapooshani Amman Kovil and a Buddhis…
Jaffna Crab Curry
World-famous fiery, flavour-packed crab curry. Fresh lagoon crabs with…
Keerimalai Springs
Ancient natural spring pool considered sacred by Hindus. Fed by underg…
Fort Ramparts Sunset
Walk along the massive Dutch fort walls at golden hour. Panoramic view…
St. James Church
One of the oldest churches in Jaffna, built during Portuguese colonial…
Palmyrah Landscapes
Jaffna's iconic palmyrah palms. The tree provides toddy, jaggery, fibr…
Point Pedro Lighthouse
Standing at the northernmost point of Sri Lanka. Where the Indian Ocea…
Jaffna Market
The bustling heart of daily life. Fresh produce, spices, handicrafts, …
Delft Island
Remote island famous for wild ponies, ancient baobab tree, coral stone…
Palmyrah Toddy & Products
Fresh toddy tapped from palmyrah trees at dawn. Visit a palmyrah house…
Nallur Festival
25 days of processions, music, dance, and devotion. The grandest Hindu…
Jaffna Lagoon
A vast, serene body of water. Home to flamingos, fishing communities, …
Archaeological Museum
Houses artifacts from the Jaffna Kingdom era — coins, pottery, inscrip…
Kolam Art
Traditional Tamil floor art drawn with rice flour at dawn. Geometric p…