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.
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
About 20 km from Jaffna town via the Karainagar causeway. Buses run from Jaffna bus stand.
Few shops nearby: bring water and snacks.
Nallur, Jaffna District
The best-known Hindu temple in Jaffna, dedicated to Lord Murugan, with a golden gopuram and a famous festival every year.
Jaffna, Jaffna District
A star-shaped fort first built by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch, beside the Jaffna lagoon.
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