Things to do in Mannar
Discover the best things to do in Mannar, Sri Lanka — 7 attractions worth your time across Mannar District.
Adam's Bridge (Rama's Bridge)
A chain of sandbanks and limestone shoals stretching from Talaimannar toward India, protected as a marine national park and steeped in the legend of the Ramayana.
Baobab Tree, Pallimunai
A giant, ancient African baobab in Pallimunai village, believed to be some 700 years old and the largest tree in Sri Lanka by girth.
Doric Bungalow, Arippu
The crumbling seaside ruin of a British colonial governor's residence at Arippu, built to oversee the Gulf of Mannar pearl fisheries.
Mannar Fort
A square Portuguese-and-Dutch coastal fort guarding the causeway entrance to Mannar Island, with sturdy ramparts and corner bastions.
Talaimannar Pier and Lighthouse
The derelict pier and weathered lighthouse at the island's western tip, once the ferry gateway to India across the Palk Strait.
Thiruketheeswaram Temple
An ancient Hindu temple to Lord Shiva near Mannar, one of the revered Pancha Ishwarams of Sri Lanka, crowned by a colourful gopuram.
Vankalai Bird Sanctuary
A vast coastal wetland of lagoons, mudflats and salt marsh south of Mannar, and one of Sri Lanka's finest sites for migratory waterbirds and flamingos.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Mannar?
- Popular attractions across Mannar District are listed below.
- How many attractions are there in Mannar?
- We currently list 7 attractions in Mannar District.