Jaffna Trip Overview
(SKU: LK103E1011) This Tour offers you some of the major attraction in Jaffna. Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK103E1011) This Tour offers you some of the major attraction in Jaffna. Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Jaffna
Pass By: Jaffna, Jaffna, Northern Province
Pick up at hotel in Jaffna and Proceed to Naga Viharaya.
According to the history, when the sapling of Sri Maha Bodhi tree was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamiththa Theri, the daughter of King Asoka of India in 288 B.C, the Sri Lankan King Devanampiyathissa had received Sangamiththa Theri and the group at Dambakola Patuna and were taken in procession to Anuradhapura. On the group’s way to Anuradhapura, the ‘Naga’ tribe of Jaffna had requested the King to keep the Bo tree with them for a week for them to pay homage to it.
Next proceed to the City of Jaffna for some shopping.
In the evening visit The Jaffna Fort., Jaffna library, Nallur Kandaswamy kovil., Sangilian Thooppu and Manthiri Mannai.
Return to hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Jaffna
Pass By: Jaffna, Jaffna, Northern Province
After Breakfast at Hotel, proceed to Kurikadduvan.
Enjoy a Boat ride to Naga Deepa & the Nainaatheevu Hindu Kovil. During the time in the island, you can visit the two temples.
As per your preference we can arrange a Lunch at Fort Hammenhiel.
Next Proceed to Casuarina Beach for a sea bath.
Thereafter proceed to visit Elaththusithambaram Kovil.
If you like you can visit Chatty beach to see the sunset OR return to hotel and relax
Overnight stay at Hotel
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Jaffna
Pass By: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Breakfast at Hotel. Rest of the day leisure at Hotel. Check-out by 1200 hours & end of the tour.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
