Journey to Jaffna, on the northernmost tip of Sri Lanka, and discover a mixture of colonial history and traditional culture from the 17th-century fort, ornate Hindu temples and captivating museums.
You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Colombo's railway station to board the train to Jaffna. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B)
Start the day at the ancient port of Dambakola Patuna before heading to Keeramallai town, the site of the holy bathing ponds, famous for their healing powers. Later visit Casuarina Beach, where the water is so shallow you can walk for miles into the sea and make a photo stop at Point Pedro, Sri Lanka's most northern point. Back in Jaffna, visit the ancient NallurKandaswarmy Kovil Temple for the nightly puja ceremony. (B)
After breakfast spend a day at leisure exploring some more of this fascinating area. (B)
You will be transferred back to Jaffna railway station to board the train back to Colombo. On arrival, your arrangements end.
Broadly speaking the best time to visit Sri Lanka for touring is from October to April in the Cultural Triangle and July to August in the north of the country.
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