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This hosted experience takes you on a journey beyond the city of Jaffna, the island’s northernmost region known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Our northern peninsula excursion begins with a visit to Point Pedro and then to Keerimalai, an ancient holy spring, followed by Dambakola Patuna and the pristine Casuarina. We will enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch on our way and visit a historical temple. Then, we will visit a small-scale village farmhouse where they still use most of the traditional farming methods and age-old farming tools. Farming in this harsh, dry area is tough, but traditional farmers grow vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions, and tobacco successfully.
Read MoreThe culmination of the tour will be the 17th-century Jaffna Portuguese Fort, where we will go in time for a breathtaking sunset.
We will stop for refreshments and snacks at different places, trying out many local delicacies as well as some interesting fusion cooking. Some of the area’s special juices we will try for sure are cane sugar juice, palm fruit juice, and Jaffna grape juice.
The Northern peninsula of Jaffna is a land of rich history, culture, a tumultuous past and a very unique personality.