TOP SIGHTS IN JAFFNA
NILAVARAI WELL
This natural underground water well is said to be bottomless, as it never dries out even during a drought. Farmers around the areas use the water for farming activities. The dimensions of the well are 25 feet in length and 40 feet in width. As in many large public wells in the area, a flight of steps leads to the water level which is 14 feet below the surface level.
JAFFNA FORT
Jaffna Fort is the second largest port on the island. This fort is a lasting legacy of the colonial past, where it was initially built by the Portuguese and then rebuilt by the Dutch during the 17 and 18th centuries. You can find the location of this legendary fort HERE.
KEERIMALAI FRESHWATER SPRING
Keerimalai is a natural mineral water spring next to the sea west of Palaly. A wall surrounds the spring and there is a special divider for men and women. For the location to the lagoon click HERE.
RESTAURANTS
NALLUR BAWAN VEGITARIAN RESTAURANT
One of the best restaurants to enjoy a decent and affordable vegetarian, combined with friendly staff and a wonderful environment. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
MANGOS INDIAN VEG
Jaffna is famous for vegan food, this restaurant also ticks all the boxes if it’s. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
GREEN GRASS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
This restaurant offers a wide range of food items in its menu, a spacious and calm setting closer to Jaffna town. For the location of the restaurant click HERE.
ACCOMMODATION
JAFFNA HERITAGE HOTEL
Located closer to most of the visiting sites, Jaffna Heritage is an amazing place to relax and unwind. It would cost around $35 per night for two people. For the location of the hotel click HERE.
D’VILLA GARDEN HOTEL
A budget hotel to suit your pocket. They also offer a variety of authentic Sri Lankan food in a village-type surrounding. For the location to the hostel click HERE.
JETWING JAFFNA
One of Sri Lanka’s finest hotel chains allowing comfort and an amazing view facing the Northern sea. It would cost around $67 per night for two people, which includes breakfast. For the location of the hotel click HERE.