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Places to visit in Mullaitivu
The best places to see in Mullaitivu: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.
17 places
Mullaitivu Beach
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Long eastern shoreline suited to scenic walks and sunrise views.
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Alampil Beach
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Coastal fishing-settlement shoreline north of Mullaitivu.
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Lakes & reservoirs
Muthiyankaddu Tank
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Large irrigation reservoir and agricultural landscape.
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Nanthi Kadal Lagoon
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Ecologically important coastal lagoon south of Mullaitivu town.
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Mountains, hikes & viewpoints
Vadduvakal Causeway Viewpoint
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Roadside views across Nanthi Kadal's water and wetlands.
Lakes & reservoirs
Vavunikulam Tank
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Major irrigation reservoir and waterside landscape in Thunukkai area.
National parks & wildlife
Kokkilai Bird Sanctuary
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Protected lagoon bird habitat with resident and migratory waterbirds.
Historical & heritage sites
Kurunthurmalai Archaeological Site
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Archaeological hill site with complex, contested cultural history; respect local sensitivities.
Hindu kovils
Murukandy Pillaiyar Kovil
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Well-known roadside Ganesha shrine on the A9 route.
Buddhist temples
Samudragiri Raja Maha Viharaya
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Buddhist religious site noted in the government Mullaitivu visitor guide.
Hindu kovils
Vattappalai Kannaki Amman Temple
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Important Hindu pilgrimage temple associated with Kannaki Amman.
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Historical & heritage sites
Mullaitivu Dutch Fort Remains
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Remnants of the coastal colonial-period fort area.