Jaffna (Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணம், romanised: Yāḻppāṇam, IPA: [jaːɻpːaːɳɐm]; Sinhala: යාපනය, romanised: Yāpanaya, IPA: [jaːpənəjə]) is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is …

Jaffna was the capital of a Tamil kingdom for centuries before it was conquered by Europeans, and the city still has many distinctive Tamil cultural characteristics. Jaffna fell under Portuguese rule in 1619 …

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Jan 1, 2024 · Culturally diverse, a little offbeat, and full of intrigue, Jaffna is a must-see on any Sri Lankan itinerary. From its troubled history to current safety advice, how to visit respectfully and …

Explore Jaffna’s Tamil heritage, temples, colonial forts and beaches in our Jaffna travel guide. Get tips on transport, attractions and local eats.

Feb 18, 2026 · Jaffna was the capital of a Tamil kingdom in the 13th Century, and the centre of Tamil culture and literature for many centuries. After more than twenty-five years of war and isolation and …

Feb 18, 2026 · The feature highlights Jaffna’s deep historic roots as the capital of a 13th‑century Tamil kingdom and a longstanding centre of Tamil culture and literature.

Feb 18, 2026 · The northern region of Jaffna has captured international attention after Condé Nast Traveller India published a richly detailed feature positioning it as Sri Lanka’s final frontier, an …

The district encompasses Jaffna and its outlying towns, and the quirky and unique islands surrounding it. It is separated from India by the Palk Strait and the Bay of Bengal.

Aug 18, 2024 · Jaffna, located on the northern tip of Sri Lanka, is a region steeped in history, tradition, and spirituality. It is the cultural heartland of Sri Lanka’s Tamil population and offers a stark contrast …