Things to do in Kilinochchi
Kilinochchi District has 5 attractions worth your time. Highlights include Chundikkulam National Park, Elephant Pass War Memorial, Iranamadu Tank. Here's what to see and do in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka.
Chundikkulam National Park
A lagoon-and-mangrove national park northeast of Kilinochchi, a haven for migratory water birds and wintering greater flamingos.
Elephant Pass War Memorial
A dramatic roadside monument on the narrow isthmus that guards the gateway to the Jaffna Peninsula, scene of some of the war's fiercest battles.
Iranamadu Tank
One of Sri Lanka's largest irrigation reservoirs, a vast sheet of water southeast of Kilinochchi rimmed with birdlife and rural calm.
Kilinochchi War Memorial
A striking monument in the centre of Kilinochchi town commemorating the army's capture of the LTTE's former capital in 2009.
Murukandy Pillaiyar Kovil
A much-loved roadside Ganesha temple on the A9 where travellers stop to break a coconut and pray for a safe onward journey.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Kilinochchi?
- Popular attractions in Kilinochchi include Chundikkulam National Park, Elephant Pass War Memorial, Iranamadu Tank.
- How many attractions are there in Kilinochchi?
- We currently list 5 attractions in Kilinochchi District.