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Jaffna,Situated 396Km’s away from Colombo is the amazing city of Jaffna that was hidden to many of us during the harsh war times between the Sri Lankan forces and the LTTE. It will take about 14 hours to get to Jaffna from Colombo on the A9 route. But since the Sangupiddy Bridge was opened this January 2011, the distance has shortened to around 10 to 11 hours drive. If you hate to travel long hours you can always take a flight to Jaffna from Colombo that would take only less than 1 hour.
This city better known as Yaal Paanam, among the Tamils in the area, is considered as the Capital of Northern Province and this city use to be one of the most flourishing cities before the war.
For some spectacular sites with rich stories behind them, Jaffna is the ideal city to visit. This city was used as a trading city from the 16th century by the Portuguese, and then the Dutch and English to produce clothing, items of Gold and Silver, process Tobacco and sell different food items. The Dutch has built the famous Fort Hammenheil to protect this important city and it still remains in an admirable condition under the protection of the Sri Lankan Navy. Jaffna Public Library, University of Jaffna and the harbour are some of the great sites you should not miss.
Naga Vihara in Stanley Road is a famous temple with deep roots to the ancient times and considered extremely important among the Buddhist. Hindu people consider beautifully structured, Nallur Kovil equally important to them. The best time to visit this Kovil will be between 4pm and 5pm to see the main ceremonial activities. Men are supposed to take off their shirts at the ceremony and women are to cover their shoulders and legs as a sign of respect when visiting the Kovil.
Keerimalai Tank is a natural spring that you need to see with a great tank build around it. This tank lies right next to the sea but the water stays fresh without getting mixed with sea water. Hindu people believe that this water holds a miraculous power.
The picturesque Casuarina Beach in this city full of ruins will tempt you to stay a couple of days to lie down and bath in the hot sun. The weather is quite hot and sunny and forgetting your sun resistant lotion will be a bad idea. Something uniquely different about the whole of Jaffna peninsula from the rest of the country is that it is made ofminerals.
You should not leave Jaffna without tasting the indigenous Tamil food served by them. The Palm Beach Restaurant in Jaffna serves an amazing dish of Chicken Kaddai you are sure to like.
In this city it might be a little difficult for you to communicate with the people if you do not speak Tamil. Knowing a few important phrases or having a guide who have a good understanding about the area will be quite helpful if you want to have a great experience in Jaffna. But the people in Jaffna will be friendly and cooperative as they can.
You will love shopping for Gold and colourful sarees at the Bazaar in Jaffna and try having some fun by trying to do a little bargaining.
Even though it’s a long trip to this city you will definitely feel it was really worth once you experience their rich culture and heritage, amazing food and sceneries that will leave you speechless.
This city better known as Yaal Paanam, among the Tamils in the area, is considered as the Capital of Northern Province and this city use to be one of the most flourishing cities before the war.
For some spectacular sites with rich stories behind them, Jaffna is the ideal city to visit. This city was used as a trading city from the 16th century by the Portuguese, and then the Dutch and English to produce clothing, items of Gold and Silver, process Tobacco and sell different food items. The Dutch has built the famous Fort Hammenheil to protect this important city and it still remains in an admirable condition under the protection of the Sri Lankan Navy. Jaffna Public Library, University of Jaffna and the harbour are some of the great sites you should not miss.
Naga Vihara in Stanley Road is a famous temple with deep roots to the ancient times and considered extremely important among the Buddhist. Hindu people consider beautifully structured, Nallur Kovil equally important to them. The best time to visit this Kovil will be between 4pm and 5pm to see the main ceremonial activities. Men are supposed to take off their shirts at the ceremony and women are to cover their shoulders and legs as a sign of respect when visiting the Kovil.
Keerimalai Tank is a natural spring that you need to see with a great tank build around it. This tank lies right next to the sea but the water stays fresh without getting mixed with sea water. Hindu people believe that this water holds a miraculous power.
The picturesque Casuarina Beach in this city full of ruins will tempt you to stay a couple of days to lie down and bath in the hot sun. The weather is quite hot and sunny and forgetting your sun resistant lotion will be a bad idea. Something uniquely different about the whole of Jaffna peninsula from the rest of the country is that it is made ofminerals.
You should not leave Jaffna without tasting the indigenous Tamil food served by them. The Palm Beach Restaurant in Jaffna serves an amazing dish of Chicken Kaddai you are sure to like.
In this city it might be a little difficult for you to communicate with the people if you do not speak Tamil. Knowing a few important phrases or having a guide who have a good understanding about the area will be quite helpful if you want to have a great experience in Jaffna. But the people in Jaffna will be friendly and cooperative as they can.
You will love shopping for Gold and colourful sarees at the Bazaar in Jaffna and try having some fun by trying to do a little bargaining.
Even though it’s a long trip to this city you will definitely feel it was really worth once you experience their rich culture and heritage, amazing food and sceneries that will leave you speechless.
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