
Jaffna
The Tamil heartland's cultural revival
About Jaffna
The northern peninsula is Sri Lanka's most intriguing frontier — Hindu temples with towering gopurams, the mighty Jaffna Fort, palm-fringed islands and fiery crab curries. A thriving cultural revival makes Jaffna the island's most authentic new destination.
Best: Feb – Sep (dry)
Highlights
- Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
- Jaffna Fort sunset
- Casuarina Beach at Point Pedro
- Delft Island ferry trip
- Jaffna crab curry feast
- Kadurugoda ancient monastery
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4.8Northern Expedition: Trinco & Jaffna
Sri Lanka's road less travelled — Pigeon Island snorkelling at Trincomalee, the sacred Koneswaram Temple, and Jaffna's Hindu temples, island ferries and fiery crab curries.
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$1,250 / Per Group