The North, Sri Lanka: things to do, prices and tips 2026

Things to do in The North (Sri Lanka): Jaffna & Nallur Temple. Prices, opening times and the author’s tips.

What to see

🛕Jaffna & Nallur Temple

The Tamil capital of the north: the golden Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, a Dutch fort and its own cuisine, including crab curry. A completely different Sri Lanka.

Insider tip Men enter the temple shirtless, and everyone goes barefoot. Don't miss Jaffna crab curry.

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