FAQs on Travelling to Jaffna

Jaffna is famous for its vibrant Tamil culture, Nagadeepa Buddhist temple, which it is said Lord Buddha visited to settle a dispute among warring clans, Nallur and Nagapooshani Hindu temples, local islands, secluded beaches, hot wells, the Jaffna Library and Colonial Dutch Fort.

Jaffna offers something different from the rest of Sri Lanka and is fast gaining popularity as a must-stop when touring Sri Lanka. With over 10 beautiful beaches, ancient temples, a local fish market, a distinct food culture, and local islands to explore, Jaffna is undoubtedly worth the visit.

Tamil is the primary language spoken in Jaffna by about 99% of the inhabitants.

Many Indian Nationals and tourists explore Jaffna and its surroundings. The Indian Consular General Office in Jaffna is situated to assist Indian nationals.

Enjoy island hopping to Jaffna’s islands like Delft and Nainativu. Visit popular temples such as Nallur, Nagapooshani, and Nagadeepa. Walk through the famous Jaffna market, where the juicy Jaffna mango takes centre stage, and take in the sights and sounds of the Jaffna’s fish market. Enjoy a refreshing dip in over 10 pristine Jaffna beaches or feel invigorated with a bath at the healing hot wells of Keerimalai Springs. Jaffna’s 17th-century Dutch fort is unique for being star-shaped, the second largest fort after Galle, and is popular for sunset photographs.