Jaffna an
important city of Sri Lanka is located in the peninsular region of Northern Sri Lanka, the peninsula being flaunted by the Palk Straight and the Bay of Bengal. Its proximity to the Indian state of Tamilnadu has caused infiltration of lots of Tamil moors. This is a major reason of concern and has been the battle ground of the LTTE militants and a lot of political turmoil that has caused much damage to the regular life. The worst part of the recent
Jaffna news is the Tsunami attack on in 2005 that killed over 3000 dwellers and tourists. The
city of Jaffna is also the capital of the
Jaffna district.
Tourist Interests in
Jaffna are limited and is a less frequented tourist destination in sri Lanka because of the constant militant disturbance in the area. Yet it is not all devoid of historical glory for that reason. Once the 2nd largest Sri Lankan city, it was also an important Portugese colonial holds in Asia.
TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN JAFFNA
- Thuraiyappah Stadium
- Nagaviharai
- Delft Harbor
- Casurina Beach
- O.L.R. Church
- Public Library
- Natural Harbor
- Kayts Town
- Paruthitivu
- St. Mary's Church
- Kilali - Allipalai Beach
- Pokkanai Pokkanai
- Jamuna Tank
- Nilavarai Navakiri
- Keerimalai Tank
- Maviddampuram Temple ral
- Sankiliyan Manthirimanai
- Sankiliyan Curve
- Mulvil Krishnan kovil
- Naguleswaram Temple
- Fisheries Harbour
- Tholagatty Farm
- Durkaiamman Temple
Jaffna is the English name for the Tamilian counterpart Yazhppanam, Yazh meaning lute. Many hundreds of years ago,
Jaffna was also called Manltidal.
