Mannar · Northern Province

Mannar

A flat island town in the north-west.

Places & Sites to Visit in Mannar

  • Mannar Baobab Tree

    A huge, centuries-old baobab tree on Mannar Island.

  • Thiruketheeswaram Temple

    Nearby excursion · about 10 km from Mannar

    An ancient Hindu temple near Mannar.

  • Mannar Fort

    A Portuguese-built, Dutch-rebuilt fort by the bridge to the island.

  • Our Lady of Madhu Church

    Nearby excursion · about 50 km from Mannar

    An important Catholic shrine.

  • Talaimannar Pier

    The old ferry pier at the island's western tip.

Activities & Experiences in Mannar

  • Vankalai Bird Watching

    See migratory waterbirds at Vankalai Sanctuary in season.

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