Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower. By the coast, star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British. Jaffna Public Library is a symbol of the city’s post-war regeneration. Jaffna Archaeological Museum has Dutch cannons and pre-colonial artifacts.

Climates of Jaffna                                                 

Jaffna features a tropical savanna climate with a dry season between February and August, and a wet season between September and January. Jaffna has the highest average temperature in Sri Lanka of 83 °F (28 °C). The temperature is highest in the months of April – May and August – September.

Traveling from Colombo to Jaffna

Jaffna has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit.  If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Jaffna. You want to reach Jaffna, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Jaffna

• Jaffna Library (1.8km)
• Sangilean Thoopu (2.6km)
• Jaffna Fort (2.8km)
• Nallur Temple (2.8km)
• Kandarodei Temple (2.8km)
• Nilavara Bottomless Well (14.7km)
• Charty Beach (14.7km)
• Keerinalain or Naguleeswaram Temple (20.3km)
• Casuarina Beach (22.9km)
• Dambakola Patuna (23.3km)
• Dambakolapatuna Viharaya (23.3km)
• Point Pedro (30.3km)
• Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya (35.7km)
• The Nagapooshani Amman  Kovil (36.1km)
• Nainatheevu (37.4km)
• Delft Wild Horses (near Island)
• Delft Island (near Island)
• Delft Bio-bab Tree (near Island)
• Delft Growing Stone (near Island)

Jaffna Fort

Among the top tourist places to visit in Jaffna Sri Lanka, Jaffna Fort is considered as one of the major ones. This fort was established in the year 1618 by the people of Portuguese Origin during the Portuguese invasion in Jaffna. This fort is positioned near the city of Karaiyur.

This fort is also famous as Fortress of Our Lady of Miracles of Jaffna. During the year 1658, this fort was conquered by the Dutch invaders and it was again in the year 1795 when this fort was again taken back by the British. From the period 1986 to 1995 this fort was captured by LTTE and it was recaptured by the Sri Lanka Army in the year 1995.

Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya

Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Jaffna district of Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is among the country's sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines.

Delft Bio-Bab Tree

Baobab tree, massive tree of the Adansonia Genus, native to tropical Africa and Arabia and grown in other warm regions. It is believed that the Baobab trees which had been planted by the Arab traders in some parts of Sri Lanka during the rule of the Portuguese (16th Century). Baobabs store water in the trunk to endure the harsh drought conditions. Shedding their leaves during the dry season. The tree produces large aromatic flowers up to seven inches wide. The fruit is one of the most nutrient-dense food in the world.

Outdoor Activities in Jaffna

Cycling in Jaffna City

See the many remnants from the Jaffna Kingdom, the throne of the ancient Tamil Kings of Sri Lanka. Visit famous temples, churches and other places of cultural importance. Cycle through the busy streets of Jaffna Market with their many delicious fruits, food items, and handicrafts. Stop by the most famous local ice-cream parlor for a quick snack.

Bird Watching

You can see in here variety of water birds including American flamingos, ducks, gulls, terns and other shorebirds.

Yacht Tour to Delft Island

you can see while this tour the famous miniature wild horses,the unique coral walls, the ancient lighthouse and the pigeon house.

University of Jaffana

The University of Jaffna is a public university in the city of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. Established in 1974 as the sixth campus of the University of Sri Lanka, it became an independent, autonomous university in 1979. UoJ has two campuses — the main campus in Thirunelvely in Jaffna and a second campus in Vavuniya.

Meaning of Jaffna

The name Jaffna is a Portuguese adaptation of a Tamil word meaning “port of the lyre.” A fort and a church remain from the Dutch period, and near the fort is a famous Hindu temple, Kandaswamy Kovil.

Jaffna Tamil

The Jaffna Tamil dialect is a Tamil dialect native to the Jaffna Peninsula and is the primary dialect used in Northern Sri Lanka.

Jaffna Area & City

Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower.

The City of Jaffna covers an area of about 20.2 km².

Jaffna Food

Here you can taste Jaffna traditional foods and Tamil foods.

Jaffna Hotels

Jaffna is a beautiful Area. If you’re travelling to Jaffna you will find a large number of hotels with all the modern amenities in the area.