Jaffna
City Of Temples
General Information
Other Name: -, District: Jaffna, State: Northern, Sri Lanka
Area: 395.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: Sinhalese, Tamil, English
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: Heavy influence of the Hindu religion and temples
Best Time to Visit: May to November and -
International Access: 329 km from BIADescription
Historically known as the Kingdom of Jaffna, it is a rich and diverse region with heavy influence of the Hindu religion and temples. The monarch was spread across Jaffna with the royal temple, Nallur’s control. Jaffna has been conquered by many foreign invaders after the South Indian Kalinga Maga’s era and then others such as the Portuguese, Dutch and finally the British. The remnants still give visitors the glamorous Dutch architecture starting from the Dutch fort. Currently, Jaffna is the administrational district of the North and has the best economy in the north province. Jaffna is where you feel the mix of culture, agriculture, religions, beaches, attractions, food and entertainment. The colourful culture is a combination of Hindu temples, the clothes and the smiles of the Jaffna people which represent the harmony of the society. Jaffna also represents the unique food of the region such as the Jaffna Crab Curry.Location
Located 357 km from Colombo in Northern ProvinceClimate
28°C, Wind SW at 11 km/h, 84% Humidity