Jaffna City Tour

By Lakpura LLC

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(SKU: LK61200100) Visit the historic Fort of Jaffna. Spend some time in the famous Jaffna Library. See the spot where Sangamitta temporarily planted the bo tree at Naga Vihara. Visit the beautiful Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Take a step into Jaffna's royal history by visiting Sangilian Thopu and Manthri Manai. Finish off with some souvenir shopping for friends and family in the market of Jaffna.

Activity location

Jaffna Fort
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Thinnai
- 86 Palali Road
- 40000, Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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Jaffna City Tour

4h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:30

Price details

RM 628.76 x 1 AdultRM 628.76

Total

Until Mon, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

Service of an English-speaking guide.
Water bottle per person.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Entrance tickets to visiting sites.
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (optional).

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Jaffna Fort

30m
Admission ticket not included

The Fort was created in the early 1600s by the Portuguese but later captured by the Dutch in the mid-1600. They strengthened and expanded it. The Fort fell into the hands of the British in the late 1700s; and they held it until 1948. You will be able to see the strong stone walls; shored up in some places where they were crumbling; along with the many arched doorways and glimpses of the other buildings within it; such as the Governor's residence, Queen's House, the Garrison Parade Ground, and Police quarters.

Jaffna Public Library

30m
Admission ticket not included

The library was built in the early 1900s by those who wished to house the many historic Tamil texts in one place. The library soon became the biggest in the South East Asian region and was very famous. However, it was burnt down by Sinhalese extremists during the civil war; along with the destruction of many valuable literary treasures. The library was recently renovated and reopened; and you will find it a very peaceful place to visit. The lobby area also has a display containing many historical antiques from Jaffna which are worth having a look at.

Sri Nagavihara International Buddhist Centre

30m

Naga Vihara, This Buddhist temple is the location where the priestess Sangamitta, who brought Buddhism to the island, planted the sacred bo tree branch temporarily after disembarking in Sri Lanka

Nallur Kovil

30m
Admission ticket not included

This giant temple is many centuries old and used to be even bigger earlier when it formed the center of a temple city. Created following the ancient temple cities of India, such as Madurai; the temple has a beautiful annual festival that is attended by devotees from around the world.

Location

Activity location

Jaffna Fort
- Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Thinnai
- 86 Palali Road
- 40000, Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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