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The far north, and why almost nobody goes

Jaffna's beaches are the emptiest in Sri Lanka, on the northern peninsula and the islands off it. Casuarina is the one people name, and even that is quiet.

Here is the list of 5 Beaches in Jaffna

1. Kankesanthurai Beach, Jaffna

Kankesanthurai Beach, Jaffna

The Kankesanthurai Beach or more popularly known as the KKS is one of the famous beaches of the northern province of the country of Sri Lanka. The beach is one of a kind because unlike other beaches it has had less interaction with visitors and thus pollution of any sorts does not exist here.

2. Casuarina Beach, Jaffna

Casuarina Beach, Jaffna
4.3 /5

Deriving its name from the abundant casuarina trees found along the shore of the beach, the Casuarina beach with its soft golden sand grains and refreshing blue waters is located at about 20 kilometres from Jaffna. One of the things that lure visitors to the beach is crystal clear water and is free of any sort of pollution.

3. Charty beach, Jaffna

Charty beach, Jaffna
4.1 /5

Travel 15 kms from Jaffna to reach the white-sand Charty Beach. Enjoy a serene day amidst the coconut and palmyrah trees. Charty beach is located in Velanai, the Northern Region of the Island.

4. Akkarai Beach , Jaffna

Akkarai Beach , Jaffna
4.3 /5

Situated 40 minutes from Jaffna, Akkarai Beach is in Thondamanaru. The famous Lord Murugan Temple near the beach and the bridge that offers a panoramic view are the major attractions near the Akkarai Beach. The best part is that the beach is clean, tranquil and not crowded much.

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5. Karainagar Beach, Jaffna

Karainagar Beach, Jaffna
4.4 /5

Famous for its Kaarai trees, Karainagar beach is a great choice for bird-watchers. The population around the beach is 11,000 which means that if you are looking for a silent retreat, this should be on the top of your list.

The north is the least visited part of the country. Cities in Sri Lanka covers getting there, and temples in Sri Lanka the sites on the way north.

This post was published by Harshitha

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Which beach should I visit in Jaffna?

Casuarina Beach on Karainagar island, about an hour from Jaffna town, with shallow calm water and the casuarina trees that give it the name. It is the best known and still close to empty on a weekday.

Are the beaches safe for swimming?

Casuarina and the island beaches are shallow and calm, which makes them safe. Some stretches of the peninsula coast still carry landmine clearance history, so stay on marked and used areas.

How do I get to Jaffna?

The train from Colombo takes six to seven hours and is comfortable, or you can fly to Palaly. The road journey is long. Once there, the islands are reached by causeway or short ferry.

Is Jaffna worth the journey?

If you want a genuinely different Sri Lanka, yes. It is Tamil, Hindu, culturally distinct, with the Nallur Kandaswamy temple, its own cuisine and almost no tourism. It is not a beach holiday.

When should I visit?

May to September, when the north is driest. This is the opposite of the south-west coast season, which makes Jaffna a useful mid-year option.

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