Jaffna Sri Lanka

 Jaffna

• Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower. By the coast, star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British. Jaffna Public Library is a symbol of the city’s post-war regeneration. Jaffna Archaeological Museum has Dutch cannons and pre-colonial artifacts.
  
  
  

  

  
  

Top 7 places to visit in Jaffna.

1. Nallur Kandasamy Kovil

• This temple is dedicated to God Murugan, the God of war, named the philosopher-warrior God. He is the son of renowned Shiva and Parvati and is the brother of Ganesh. This temple is one of the numerous famous temples in Sri Lanka. The invaders had destroyed it many times, though it has always been rebuilt. This temple hosts one of the most popular festivals called the "Nallur Festival". It is established in the city's centre, and the male visitors must enter the temple topless to respect God Murugan.

2. Nagadeepa Temple

• Lord Buddha visited Nagadeepa Island to settle a dispute between Chulodara and Mahodara over a gem-studded throne. Lord Buddha taught the “Dhamma” to the two kings about compassion. The two kings were surprised by the “Dhamma”, and they ended their dispute and allowed the gem-studded authority to Lord Buddha. It is assumed that the Lord Buddha bestowed this throne to the ruler of Kelaniya, who blessed it and built the Kelaniya temple, which is placed near Colombo now.

3. Jaffna Fort

• Jaffna Fort, constructed by the Portuguese, stands as one of the most beloved buildings in Sri Lanka to see the most significant battles. Throughout the 25-year-old civil war in Sri Lanka, the Jaffna Fort had been attacked, shot at and destroyed in some parts several times over. The first encounter it saw was in 1658 when the Dutch invaded the fort and captured it. This fort has witnessed so much disorder and has so many novels to determine. Kruys Church was established inside the fort by the Dutch in 1706, and it survived firm until the 1990s. Presently the Dutch government is investing in restoring this church to its previous brilliance.

4. Nilavarai Bottomless Well

• There are many stories related to how this well with no bottom was created. Many European professional divers have tried to obtain the bottom of this well with professional gear, but they have given up since the well keeps on going endlessly. The locals say that the well’s water level never goes down. Some believe that this well is joined to the Keeramalai pond.

5. Point Pedro Lighthouse

• Point Pedro is the northernmost tip in Sri Lanka facing the Bay of Bengal. The lighthouse was constructed by the British in 1916 which stands 105 feet tall. Sri Lanka Navy has a basecamp nearby, and there is a significant communication tower next to the lighthouse. Yet, the lighthouse is rundown, and the staircase is broken in so many places. Hence no one climbs to the top of the lighthouse now.

6. Jaffna Grape farming experience

• Jaffna Grape farming experience offers exclusive, personal and entertaining private tours of the Jaffna regions. You can get a local owner that will assist you in planning your perfect excursion. You can pick and buy if that is on the best time.

 7. Fort Hammenheil

• This is one of the most historical Portuguese forts, also used as a jail till the 1980s. Now the fort is run like a resort, and they provide you with the comfort of napping in a cell. If you want to be “locked up” for the night time, then this would be the ideal place to be, understanding that there’s a 100% guarantee that you will be allowed out of your cell at any moment you want.