Situated in the northern most tip of Sri Lanka, Jaffina is both a sea port as well as an important city. The rich ancient culture of Jaffina is very interesting and the remnants of the buildings of the Hindu period or of the colonial period speaks of the living history of Jaffina.
Among the notable Jaffina attractions mention may be made of the old Dutch forts, the tidal well, the Keerimalai Baths, Chundikulam Sanctuary and the Hindu temples. Apart from the ancient monumental structures, Jaffina also some spectacular beaches. These beaches draw the maximum number of tourists and they too love top busk in sunlight in the wonderful sandy beaches of Jaffina. However, of all the beaches in the city, Casuarina Beach is most popular. The Tourism Board of Sri Lanka are of great help in planning tours to Jaffina.
Jaffina has emerged as a favorite destination in Sri Lanka after remaining unnoticed for years. Infact, there are still work in progress in this part of the country. Though there are various attractions to draw tourists to Jaffina, but in reality these tourist spots have not been developed in a large scale. The tourist industry of Jaffina needs a lot of attention to finally develop into a proper tourist destinations. However, amidst all these undeveloped tourist spots, Jaffina actually demand a couple of days to go through. One cannot know Jaffina in just one day. The battles and conflicts on the areas around Jaffina has destroyed this place like anything. It is due to these political pressures that the infrastructure of Jaffina has suffered badly. The LTTE attacks are one of the main threat that Jaffina has faced in the recent times.
Keep looking through the various pages of www.tourisminsrilanka.com to know more about Major Attractions in Sri Lanka.
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