Historical & heritage sites
Jaffna Fort
Jaffna, Jaffna District
A star-shaped fort first built by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch, beside the Jaffna lagoon.
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
- Best time to visit
- April to September
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Entry fee
- Free
- Time needed
- Half a day
Highlights
- Shallow, calm water for paddling
- Shady casuarina trees
- Drive across the causeways of the Jaffna islands
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
How to get there
About 20 km from Jaffna town via the Karainagar causeway. Buses run from Jaffna bus stand.
Tips for visitors
Few shops nearby: bring water and snacks.
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Hindu kovils
Must see
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Nallur, Jaffna District
The best-known Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan, with a golden gopuram and a famous festival every year.
