A DESTINATION TO NOTE - JAFFNA, north Sri Lanka

 

Questions on the minds of would be tourists for Visit Jaffna 2026 Promotion. 

1. When is the best time to visit Jaffna?

Jaffna, a northern city in the island of Sri Lanka, is an attractive destination throughout the year, with temperatures (outside of the summer months of June through August) offer a sweet spot  that combines an average temperature of 23 degrees, and less rain than in November to February each year. Crowds descend in Jaffna from July and August with an abundance of Hindu festivals and revelry to indulge. But, don't write off the summer automatically.

2. Why is Jaffna an unspoilt, uncontaminated destination for Lonely Planet Tourist Guide     to recommend in 2026?

Jaffna, has not received attention since the end of the 25 year war, for its quiet solitude, its serenity and unspoilt landscape and its frugality.

3.  Why has Jaffna suddenly come into world spotlight?

Jaffna, is in world tourist spotlight as a value for money tourist destination, because of its close proximity to South India, with a affluent Tamil speaking tourist population  and especially as the choice destination for expatriate Tamils who have migrated to UK, Europe, Canada and Australia, especially the younger Z generation, who wish to visit their parents homeland in droves.

4.  Why has promoting Jaffna become so popular at this time?

Jaffna is a popular promotion destination as is Sri Lanka, which has taken off as a scenic destination for fanciful European and Russian and Slavic tourists from the war in Ukraine, and the cold and uncertain European weather.

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