All Sri Lanka Jaffna

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jaffna

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Updated February 4, 2020

Email

Unusual Attractions in Jaffna

Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
16 miles from Jaffna
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Explore Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Jaffna Leaderboard

Places Edited

  1. erjeffery
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Recent Jaffna Activity

Stories About Jaffna

Located on the Jaffna Peninsula, the Thondamanaru Lagoon has become a crucial wetland on the Central Asian Flyway, one of the world’s major migratory routes.

How Landmines Made This Sri Lankan Lagoon an Avian Paradise

But once it's demined, it may be developed. Can one man's ecotourism plan protect it for the birds?
by Colin Daileda

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Learn More