Top Northern Sri Lanka Art & Culture

The region was long ago settled by Tamil migrants from southern India, developing a more prominent Hindu culture than that of the Buddhist one found throughout the country. During the turbulence of the civil war, Jaffna was controlled by the rebel militant organisation, 'Tamil Tigers', until the Sri Lankan Army gained control in 1995. After years of struggle, this war-torn town is slowly regaining some normality and opening up to foreign visitors. With a limited infrastructure, the area has only a handful of basic but comfortable hotels and offers visitors some fascinating sights including the somewhat dilapidated 'Jaffna Fort', colourful Hindu temples, a vibrant history and hot springs. This part of the country is still very much 'off-the-beaten track' but a fantastic place to visit for those who would like to escape the crowds travelling further south and who would be interested to see a very different side of this wonderful country. Go now, before the crowds arrive!

(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.

Guest will be dressed traditionally (Charges included), you can shop palmyra products at Katpakam.

(SKU:LK60200700) This memorable tour takes you to see some of the historic highlights of Sri Lanka.Walkthrough the ancient ruined city of Anuradhapura.