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The golden gateway and red tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna

Landmark · Jaffna

Keerimalai springs

Freshwater springs by the sea on the north coast, with separate bathing pools, next to the ancient Naguleswaram Shiva temple.

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Best season
February to September. October to December brings the north-east monsoon rains.
Time to allow
1 hr (at least 30 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

Around Jaffna

The front entrance of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
The front entrance of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
The stone gateway and bridge into Jaffna Fort
The stone gateway and bridge into Jaffna Fort
The moat and ramparts of the Dutch fort at Jaffna
The moat and ramparts of the Dutch fort at Jaffna

We have no photo of Keerimalai springs itself yet. These show the area.

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