Offers five tasteful, colonial-style rooms in a custom-built two-storey building with wide, shady porches. It's in a tranquil location around 12km northwest of Mannar Town; the ambience and service are refined. You can also arrange for half- and full-board. Borrow a bike for the five-minute ride to a decent beach.
Palmyrah House
Jaffna & the North
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An offbeat attraction, this ancient baobab tree was allegedly planted by Arab traders. It has a circumference of 20m and is believed to be over 700 years…
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An imposing Portuguese-Dutch construction, this fortress is situated right by the causeway to the island and is ringed by a moat. It's a bit shambolic,…
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