Travel guide
The best places to see in Northern Province: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.
11 places
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 District
A long, shallow beach on Karainagar island, lined with casuarina trees and popular with families.
Jaffna, Jaffna District
A star-shaped fort first built by the Portuguese and rebuilt by the Dutch, beside the Jaffna lagoon.
Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi District
Major irrigation reservoir supporting agriculture in Kilinochchi.
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Long eastern shoreline suited to scenic walks and sunrise views.
Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi District
Poonagary Fort is a historic colonial-era fortress in Kilinochchi District, Northern Sri Lanka. Originally built by the Portuguese and later occupied by the Dutch and British, its remaining ruins offer visitors a glimpse into the region's military and colonial history.
Mullaitivu, Mullaitivu District
Coastal fishing-settlement shoreline north of Mullaitivu.
Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi District
Chundikulam Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful wetland wildlife destination in Northern Sri Lanka, famous for migratory birds, pink flamingos, coastal lagoons and peaceful natural landscapes
Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi District
Manithalai Sivan Kovil is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Poonakary, Kilinochchi. Known for its historic Dravidian architecture, the temple ruins reflect Northern Sri Lanka's religious and cultural heritage.
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