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All Sri Lanka Mannar

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mannar

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

Updated May 7, 2021
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Adam’s Bridge

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Adam's Bridge

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

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Baobab Tree Pallimunai

The trunk of this 700-year-old tree measures more than 60 feet around, making it the oldest and largest baobab in Sri Lanka.
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