Jaffna

Jaffna District and the northernmost region of the island of Sri Lanka, is one of the oldest inhabited places in lower South Asia and populated mainly by Tamil speaking people. Jaffna is within ten degrees of latitude to the north of the equator and separated from the sub-continent of India by the Palk Strait and the Bay of Bengal.

Travel to Jaffna

Asian palmyra (Borassus flabellifer) - Asian palmyras in Jaffna

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Jaffna

The nearby Jaffna Airport GPS: 9.792333,80.070083 (IATA Flight Code: JAF) is in Palali, but due to the current circumstances there are no international Flights to Palali. To get to Jaffna, fly into Colombo the southern capital and get a domestic flight to Palali.

There is air service to and from Colombo, however it is no longer provided by the national airline Sri Lankan Airlines (May 2014). This means you need to fly with Helitours or if in a group charter a flight from Fits Air. Helitours flight goes via Trincomalee and is reasonably priced at 8750LKR (67USD) and 4150LKR (32USD) from Colombo and Trinco respectively (one way - May 2014).

Flights are available to Colombo from origins throughout Europe, United States, Southeast Asia, China, Japan and the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. Other airlines, include Qatar Airlines and Emirates. Colombo's international airport is at Katunayake.

Travel on a Bus in Jaffna

There are several private bus services operating from Colombo to Jaffna, cost varies from LKR900. The drive takes half a day to complete (9 hours +) following the A9 motorway which runs through the middle of Sri-Lanka. Tickets can be purchased online on 12go.asia/en/travel/colombo/jaffna 12Go Asia website.

By Rail

Daily Intercity trains connect Colombo with Jaffna, with the journey taking roughly eight hours. The easiest way to check for the latest updates is with the excellent Seat 61.

Get Around

GPS 9.6706|80.0251

Once in Jaffna and there are several modes of transport.

By tuk-tuk

These are three wheelers which are very common in Southeast Asian countries. These are the quickest and probably the cheapest way to get around.

Travel on a Bus in Jaffna

Public transport system available in Jaffna are the buses.

By minivan

These are private hire minivans, best if you need transportation for the whole day.

Other

The local residents get around on cycles and mopeds. Cycling is not safe with the number of dogs on the street.

What to see in Jaffna

• Nallur Kandaswamy temple - 9.674722, 80.029722 - Nallur Kandaswamy temple Nallur temple
• Selva Sannithi Temple 9.812477, 80.131454
• Nagapoosani Temple 9.619010, 79.774177 On Nainatheevu island
• Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya 9.612746, 79.773926 On Nainatheevu island - Nagadeepa Purana Vihara Nainathivunakaviharai 2
• Sri Naga Vihara Temple
• Vaddu Kannaki Amman Temple

Public_Library,_Jaffna - The restored Jaffna Library.

• Jaffna Library - யாழ் பொது நூலகம் | 9.662140, 80.011764 Jaffna Public Library This magnificent library built in 1933 once housed the largest collection in Asia with over 97,000 individual books. It was however burnt in 1981 by an ethnic mob. As a precursor to the Sri Lankan Civil War and the burning of Jaffna Library remains a controversial and traumatic issue among many in Jaffna. Restored and reopened, it now houses a much smaller collection.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Jaffna

There isn't a lot to do in Jaffna unless you arrive at festival times. Nallur Kovil Thiruvizha (festival) is the biggest event in the Jaffna calendar when all the faithful come home to pray.

Festivals

• Nallur Kovil Thaer Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival) This is one of the biggest festivals in Jaffna at the greatest temples in Sri Lanka. This is a feast for the senses while the faithful are praying and the chariot is being pulled through the temple grounds.
• Thai-Pongal (harvest festival) (Thai) Pongal happens on 14 January and it is the celebration of good harvest. There will be fireworks and celebrations all through the day and night. All temples hold special Pongal poojas where people make pongal in front of the temple.
• Theepavali The festival of light.
• Tamil Sinhala New Year the Tamil/Sinhala new year is celebrated on the 14th of April.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Jaffna Kool (கூழ்) is very famous food in Jaffna; it is very spicy.

• Akshathai/Nila - Akshathai 60 Stanley Road ☎ +94 212219946 Delicious Vegetarian restaurant serving good Tamil food. Left side of the restaurant is a lunch buffet and the right side ("Nila") is where visitors will be directed. The thaali (meal set) in particular is worth getting.

Water isn't good because of mineral content. The local brew is toddy, from the coconut or the palmyrah tree. Toddy from the palmyrah tree is sweeter.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Jaffna

Jaffna - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Jaffna, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Jaffna. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Jaffna and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Jaffna. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Jaffna. Key components include:

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Jaffna, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Jaffna, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Jaffna without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Jaffna is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Jaffna.

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Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Jaffna

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• City Hotel Jaffna - No: 70/6, K.K.S. Road ☎ +94 21 222 5969 From USD73.20 Comfortable and furnished rooms, all equipped with LCD TV, safe and Bathroom with hot and cold water. Restaurant, Cafe and Gymnasium.

• Blue Haven - 70 Racca Road ☎ +94 21 222 9958 From LKR3,664.32 Air-con suites equipped with cable TV, broadband internet access, private toilet and bath. Some of its facilities and services are banquet hall, swimming pool, restaurant and ample parking.

• Uthayan Guest House - 392/6, Navalar Rod 9.66917, 80.02685 Close by Nallur Temple ☎ +94 21 567 7608 USD25

Luxury

• Jetwing Jaffna - ஜெட்விங் யாழ்ப்பாணம் - 37, Mahatma Gandhi Road 9.664875, 80.013598 ☎ +94 21 2 215571 upscale hotel with rooftop and nice restaurant

• The Margosa Villa 9.744528, 80.049152 ☎ +94 21 2 240242 Small boutique hotel located midway between the airport and downtown.

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