Experience “Yalpanam” : Northern Capital of Sri Lanka & Dive into the Rich Flavours, Culture and History.
Exploring the highlights of the city of Jaffna would be a great experience, best done by a combination of walking, tuk-tuk rides, cycling & car rides.
This excursion covers the main highlights in and around Jaffna city and includes sampling some of the most popular authentic Jaffna food, It is led by a local host who was born and bred in the city itself.
You will be invited to taste some of the street food, authentic Jaffna cuisine which can only be enjoyed here here in Jaffna. Mouth-watering, spicy Jaffna Mutton Curry, Jaffna Crab curry, Brinjal and Drumstick (Kathirikkai and Murungakkai curry), Kool seafood soup, Mokadam (a sweet item), Rasam (Jaffna style), Coconut milk sodhi (curry), Karunai Kilangu curry (Elephant yam curry), Pittu & Idiyappam with white curry and sambol will be amongst the options we have.
Read MoreBusy streets in the bazaar, Jaffna Fort, war memorials, stadiums, Jaffna Museum, and the famed Nallur Temple are some of the places you will experience during the city tour. The prawn and crab farms along Jaffna-Kytes Road would be a great place to take photographs, and a traditional fishing village visit will be a great community encounter.
Why should you book this trip?
- Opportunity to explore the capital of Jaffna and taste some authentic yummy delicacies prepared with aromatic spices. Some of these dishes can only be found in this part of Sri Lanka.
- Ride a tuk-tuk around some streets of Jaffna and experience different aspects of the city.
- Discover some of Jaffna’s most interesting religious and cultural attractions, including Nallur Kovil.
- Visit the Dutch Fort during sunset and enjoy some breathtaking panoramic views.
- Excellent photography opportunities.
- This is an excellent community-based tour with many real local encounters, so in turn, you contribute to the well-being of the local community.
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From gorgeous landscapes to historical landmarks to enthralling people & culture, wherever you go in Sri Lanka you are bound to be amazed.
Jaffna
The Northern peninsula of Jaffna is a land of rich history, culture, a tumultuous past and a very unique personality.