Jaffna
A bastion of Hindu tradition, art and creative culture, Jaffna welcomes visitors warmly. It’s intriguing, unimposing, slightly off the beaten path and a thoroughly rewarding place to learn about Sri Lankan Tamil culture.
Getty Images
Book
Trip 
App
Trusted Partner
Dreaming of Jaffna? Protect your trip
Travel with confidence. Protect your trip and your wallet.
We don’t represent World Nomads, we receive a fee from quotes using this link. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.
Book your Sri Lanka trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
See Sri Lanka how it's meant to be seen
Accommodations, activities and ground transportation all taken care of, so you can focus on the fun part. Tell us what your dream trip to Sri Lanka looks like, and our local experts will build it from scratch. Or start with one of our itineraries and make it your own.
Top places to visit in Jaffna
Discover the best attractions in Jaffna from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in JaffnaJaffna Fort
- Attraction in JaffnaJaffna Public Library
-
Attraction in JaffnaNallur Kandaswamy Temple - Attraction in JaffnaCankili II Statue
- Attraction in JaffnaJaffna Archaeological Museum
- Attraction in JaffnaJamuna Eari
- Attraction in JaffnaManthiri Manai
- Attraction in JaffnaVictoria Clock Tower
Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.
in partnership with getyourguide
Book popular activities in Jaffna
Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.