4 Reasons Why Should You Include Jaffna in Your Sri Lankan Itinerary!

With sky-kissing, rainbow colored Hindu temples and a spectacular coastline flanked by the calm and azure waters, coconut palms, Jaffna is a different world, altogether. The climate in the North of Sri Lanka is arid for most of the year and the fields sunbaked. From the language to the culture, religion to food, one can find lots of cultural difference in Jaffna as compared to the southern part of Sri Lanka.

The northern side of Sri Lanka is closer to Southern India as compared to its capital city, Colombo. If you have applied for online Sri Lanka ETAthen include Jaffna as it is located just 400 km away.

You can reach Jaffna either by bus, train or car. Although the place is filled with finest places, we have hand-picked some of the best places to visit when you visit this city:

1.       CASUARINA BEACH- Casuarina beach which is located at a distance from 20 km from Jaffna is the most beautiful beach. Describing it in just few words would be unfair.  Take a stroll on the sand and feel the softness under the feet while the view of crystal clear turquoise water will refresh your mind and soul. The shallow depth of the sea will allow you to go deeper in the sea.

2.       NAGA POOSHANI AMBAL KOVIL: An ancient Hindu temple, which is located in the Jaffna city. The whole architecture is tastefully done by using several colors. The highlight of this temple is its interiors which are believed to be the mirror reflection of things seen outside. The main attraction of this temple is its deity Naga Pooshani Ambal. This ancient work of art exhibits that the five headed cobra is protecting her. Witness its architecture by applying for onlineSri Lanka ETA.

3.       NALLUR KANDASWAMY KOVIL: It is one of the most significant Hindu temples in Jaffna. Just 1 km away from the city, Nallur is mainly famous for Nallur Kandaswamy temple. Built in 15^th century, the temple was created by the adopted son of Bhuvanekababhu, Sanpaha Perumal.

The temple holds a significant value as an important social institution for the Hindus and had to be relocated to several places due to the foreign invasion.

4.       NEDUNTHEEVU: Out of the 7 islands in Jaafna, Neduntheevu is the largest island and can be reached by ferry. The main attraction of this island is its shallow waters, sandy beaches and coral beds. The Dutch colonials called this a Deft Island. When here, try their local drink- Toddy, which is created out of the Palmyra trees.

Don`t wait for too long to visit this incredible place in Sri Lanka that will make your heart skip a beat. Travel made easy with online Sri LankaETA, which you can apply for by visiting to www.sri-lankaeta.com