Jaffna
The cultural capital of Tamil Eelam — ancient temples, colonial forts, sacred islands, and the unbroken spirit of the Tamil people.
Casuarina Beach
A serene stretch of golden sand on Karainagar island, Casuarina Beach is one of the most beautiful and tranquil coastal destinations in northern Tamil Eelam.
Dambakola Patuna
An ancient port on the northernmost coast of Tamil Eelam, Dambakola Patuna has served as a gateway between the island and the Tamil lands across the Palk Strait for over two thousand years.
Jaffna Public Library
Once one of the largest libraries in Asia, the Jaffna Public Library was deliberately burned by Sinhalese mobs in 1981 in an act of cultural genocide — and has since been rebuilt as a symbol of Tamil resilience.
Delft Island (Neduntivu)
The most remote inhabited island in the Jaffna archipelago, Delft Island is famed for its wild ponies, ancient baobab tree, coral formations, and hauntingly beautiful windswept landscape.
Jaffna Fort
Built by the Portuguese in 1619 and expanded by the Dutch, Jaffna Fort is one of the finest examples of colonial military architecture in South Asia and a testament to Jaffna's strategic importance.
Karainagar
A picturesque island connected to the Jaffna mainland by causeway, Karainagar offers stunning beaches, ancient temples, and a glimpse into the traditional fishing culture of Tamil Eelam.
Keerimalai Springs
Sacred natural springs on the northern tip of the Jaffna peninsula, Keerimalai has been revered for centuries for its mineral-rich waters believed to possess healing properties.
Jaffna Market
The vibrant main market of Jaffna city is a sensory feast of Tamil cuisine, fresh produce, spices, and local crafts — the beating commercial heart of the peninsula.
Kodikamam Thuyilum Illam
The Kodikamam Thuyilum Illam in the agricultural heartland of Jaffna was a sacred war cemetery for fallen Tamil fighters, destroyed by the Sri Lankan military after 2009.
Kopay Thuyilum Illam
One of the most prominent Thuyilum Illams in the Tamil homeland, the Kopay war cemetery in Jaffna honoured thousands of fallen LTTE fighters before its destruction by the Sri Lankan military.
Nainativu (Nagadeepa)
A sacred island in the Jaffna archipelago, Nainativu is home to both the revered Nagapooshani Amman Hindu temple and the historic Nagadeepa Purana Vihara, making it a unique spiritual destination.
Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
The most revered Hindu temple in Jaffna, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil is a magnificent shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan and the spiritual heart of Tamil Eelam.