Things to do in Jaffna
Jaffna District has 9 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Casuarina Beach, Delft Island (Neduntheevu), Jaffna Fort. Here's what to see and do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
Casuarina Beach
A long, shallow white-sand beach on Karainagar island, one of the best and calmest swimming beaches in the north.
Delft Island (Neduntheevu)
A remote coral-and-baobab island famous for its herds of wild ponies descended from colonial-era horses.
Jaffna Fort
A vast star-shaped Dutch fort beside the lagoon, the second-largest fortress in Sri Lanka and a focus of the city's history.
Jaffna Public Library
A gleaming white colonial-style library, one of Jaffna's proudest landmarks and a powerful symbol of Tamil cultural resilience.
Keerimalai Springs
A natural mineral-water bathing spring beside the sea, believed to have healing powers, next to the ancient Naguleswaram temple.
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara (Nainativu)
A revered Buddhist temple on Nainativu island, one of the sacred sites believed to have been visited by the Buddha.
Nagapooshani Amman Temple (Nainativu)
A towering Hindu temple on Nainativu island dedicated to the goddess Parvati, ranked among the sacred Shakti Peethas.
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Jaffna's most important Hindu temple, a golden, five-tiered Dravidian gopuram complex dedicated to the war god Murugan.
Point Pedro (Paruthithurai)
The northernmost tip of Sri Lanka, a quiet fishing town with a lighthouse, palmyrah-lined coast and windswept beaches.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Jaffna?
- Popular attractions in Jaffna include Casuarina Beach, Delft Island (Neduntheevu), Jaffna Fort.
- How many attractions are there in Jaffna?
- We currently list 9 attractions in Jaffna District.