A hugely significant region steeped in rich Hindu-Tamil history and culture, Jaffna and the North is bursting with tradition and colour. Multicoloured temples, lusciously green palms, friendly Tamil people, welcome travellers and tourists into their lives with positivity and curiosity. Due to a 30 year long civil war, it was a closed destination and has risen from the ashes to be an exceptional region with a uniqueness that sets it apart from the rest of the island. Jaffna, Delft Island and Mannar are certainly the hub of the vibrant Tamil culture in Sri Lanka yet blended with the colonial charm from a bygone era.
Delft Island, a forgotten land located beyond the north coast of Jaffna in the Palk Straits. After the civil war, visitors local and foreign have started visiting this island, seeing places of scenic beauty and historical significance. A terrain full of limestone, scattered with palmyrah palms, coconut trees and expansive plains roamed by free and wild horses, making it an island of individualistic character and charm.
The island of Mannar, overlooks the Gulf of Mannar on the North West coast of Sri Lanka. Mannar has morphing landscapes from tree covered jungles to green paddy fields and open dry plains with swinging palm trees. A local hub for fishery and places of historical and religious significance such as the Mannar Fort, Our Lady of Madhu Church, Thirukketeeswaram Kovil, Adam’s Bridge and more, Mannar evolves into a popular tourist destination.
As a capital of the North, Jaffna, a city bearing pride of the Tamil brethren, is rising since the end of the 30 year old civil war. After years of hardship and being off limits to tourists, it is emerging as a new destination for every traveler. This enigmatic city has a culture that sets it apart from the rest of the island, influenced by a multiplicity of traditions.
