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Jaffna is a beautiful city situated in the northern part of the Emerald island of Sri Lanka. The city is the capital of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. The recent civil strife has led to great devastation in the city of Jaffna. In spite of these destructions, Jaffna still remains very beautiful. The city, lying in the northernmost part of the country has been the gate way to Sri Lanka, consequently it has been invaded by foreigners for innumerable times. The city has a long and eventful history. Beginning from the rule of Raja Raja Chola, till the present day LTTE militants, Jaffna has been a witness to several upheavals in the in the history of Sri Lanka.
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Singe the reigns of Raja Raja Chola, the city has been a bastion for the Tamils inside Sri Lanka. The present population of Jaffna mainly consists of Tamils and a small minority of Sri Lankan Muslims.
There are several places of religious importance located in Jaffna. The famous shrines of Naga Poosani Ambal Kovil, Nallur Kandasamy Kovil and the Nagadipa Purana Vihara are all situated in Jaffna. Jaffna also houses few of the most spectacular structures found in Sri Lanka. The culmination of the Dutch, Portuguese, British and Tamil lifestyles has led to the formation of a unique culture that is typical of Jaffna. Being one of the most important cities of Sri Lanka, Jaffna is also visited by important political personnel. All these reasons come together to make Jaffna one of the most visited cities in Sri Lanka. This has led to the development of the hospitality industry in Jaffna. Hotels in Jaffna had lost most of their glory in the past few years, but are regaining it slowly. One of the most famous hotels of Jaffna, which was under the military siege, but has recently been freed, is the Morgan's Hotel. The Morgan's Hotel in Jaffna has been one of the most popular hotels through several years and is trying to keep up to its reputation till now.
The Morgan's Hotel in Jaffna has a very strategic location, which makes it easily accessible to tourists. The hotel which used to be sprawling one in the past has now been reduced to a mere, 3 roomed hotel. The authorities of the Morgan's hotel are trying to rebuild the hotel on its ruins, and soon a sparkling new Morgan's Hotel is expected to be ready to welcome tourists. The hotel charges its guests with a nominal price of $15 per day, for a single room. The rooms have attached baths and several amenities. Room delivery of food is available in this hotel. The hotel may also arrange for a car, in case you want to visit the places to visit in Jaffna.
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