Formerly known as Yarl-Paanam, Jaffna is nestled in northern nook of Sri Lanka. Highly populated with Tamil speaking people, Jaffna is miraculous district with the abundance of attractive Palmyra palm. Though the city is having dry and humid climate, yet also quite successful in alluring tourists from all over the world. Increment in travelers every year resulted into high boom in the accommodation business; therefore, perfect accommodation is not at all matter of issue in Jaffna. The trip to Jaffna moves in perfect direction if one decided to go there during festival season as the festivals of this place are so spell-bided. You can enjoy the major festivals of Jaffna like Thai-Pongal (harvest festival), Nallur Kovil Thaer Thiruvizha(Chariot festival) and Theepavali.Jaffna peninsula is consecrated with number of tourist attractions that deserves your visit. The city is sprinkled with numerous attractions evenly in each side of the district.The must visit places are Jaffna Library,Jaffna Fort,Nallur Temple,Sangilean Thoopu,Nainatheevu,Kantharodai,Casuarina Beach,Charty Beach,Keerimalai and Dambakola Pattuna. Trip to Jaffna will sure be an unforgettable chapter of your life.
