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Itinerary Colonial Tours - Option I - Winter
Duration Info DAY - 4 (Jaffna)
Accommodation Info
Location JAFFNA
Meals Info Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Fort Hammenhiel Resort
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Id 147
Created 4/1/20, 1:51 AM

Description

<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Visit to explore lighthouses at Kankesanthurai, Point Pedro and Kovilan Point at Karaitivu island </li><li>Kankesanthurai Lighthouse (Lighthouse KKS) was built in 1893 whereas Kovilan Point Lighthouse built in 1916 which is near to the famous Casuarina Beach in Karainagar considered to be the best beach in Jaffna peninsula.</li><li>Then visit to explore Jaffna Fort. Approximately 30min. drive from Karainagar.</li><li>As usual Jaffna fort also firstly built by the Portuguese in 1618. Then it was expanded by the Dutch in 1658.</li><li>Bicycle is one of the main modes of transport in Jaffna. To explore the Jaffna culture cycling is the best option. The cycling tour in Jaffna will start at around 2.30 pm. You will be able to explore Jaffna library, Supramaniyam Park, Old Park, Coastal villages, Rio ice cream, Nallur temple, St James church, St Mary's Cathedral, Buddhist Pagoda, a statue of the last king of Jaffna kingdom, Arc of last kingdom's palace, last king's minister house, Jaffna market, and archeological Museum. Tour will end up around 18.30 pm </li><li>Overnight stay and dinner at the Fort Hammenhiel Resort in Karainagar.</li></ul>