Jaffna is one of the uniquely picturesque places in Sri Lanka. Situated in the northern part of the island it also a geologically unique landmass of the country. The rocks present in Jaffna are mainly sedimentary rocks like limestone. There are no igneous rocks to be found anywhere.
There are several places worth visiting in the Jaffna Peninsula. The Jaffna Library, the Nallur Kovil are attractions that are situated close to the town while Places like Naagadeepa, Casurina Beach are about an hours drive away. These places are situated in the islands that are part of the Jaffna Peninsula. While some of the islands are connected by roads across the shallow oceans and lagoons, Some islands such as Naagadeepa are separated from the land and a boat service is available to travel to these parts.
Point pedro, The nothern extremum point of the island of Sri Lanka is also situated in the Jaffna peninsula.
While having several places of historic interest, the landscape of the Jaffna peninsula alone comprising of the vast lagoons, islands and coastal vegetation a treat to the senses.
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entrance to Casurina Beach
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| Casurina Beach |
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| Point Pedro |
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| Jaffna Town |
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