The attractions in Mannar are wide and varied, due to its interesting geography and history, which makes it a place not to be missed when travelling north from Colombo city. From being featured in popular ancient myths to possessing some peculiar natural attractions, Mannar is sure to surprise you with so much as you explore the town.
Situated approximately 30 kilometers from Mannar’s main town on Mannar Island, the Talaimannar Lighthouse was built early in the 20th century...
Spanning an area of more than 4,800 hectares, the Mannar Bird Sanctuary (also known as the Vankalai Lagoon or Vankalai Sanctuary) is home to...
Home to the legendary Yoda Wewa (“Yoda” is the Sinhalese word for “Giant”), the Giant’s Tank Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary covering an area...
Located approximately 20 kilometers south of the Mannar Fort on Mannar Island, the Arippu Dutch Fort (also known as the Allirani Fort)...
When considering the many beautiful beaches that Sri Lanka has to offer, the country’s southern and western coasts receive the lion’s share of attention, and entire beach towns have been...
The Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu is considered the holiest Catholic shrine in Sri lanka, possessing a history that goes back for more than 400 years. Situated in the Mannar district...
Mannar Island in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka is an island off the coast of Mannar, linked to the mainland via a causeway and that is also said to have once been connected..
Located approximately 80 kilometers outside of the town of Mannar and 40 kilometers northwest of Anuradhapura city, Thanthirimale is an old village...
Located approximately 40 kilometers south of Mannar Island, the Doric Bungalow (also known simply as The Doric) at Arippu was once the home of the first British Governor of Ceylon...
The Ketheeswaram temple (alternatively called Thiruketheeswaram) is an ancient Hindu kovil located in Mannar, in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. It is one of the island’s Pancha...
Located in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, Adam’s Bridge is a chain of limestone shoals that connects the northern end of the country’s Mannar Island to...
Mannar Island in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka is home to several attractions, and was once said to act as a connection to the southern tip of India. Known for its sunny weather and ancient baobab trees, it was...
On the southern tip of Mannar Island, just outside of its main town, Mannar Fort offers stunning views over the ocean between itself and the mainland of Sri Lanka. The square-shaped...