Temple · Jaffna
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
An ancient Buddhist temple on the island of Nainativu, counted among the sixteen holiest Buddhist shrines (Solosmasthana). It is reached by a short ferry from Kurikadduwan jetty.
- Best season
- February to September. October to December brings the north-east monsoon rains.
- Time to allow
- 1 hr (at least 40 min)
- Best time of day
- Morning
- Entry
- Free entry
- What to wear
- Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
- Good for
- Easy going, families, wet days
Free to enter; donations are welcome. The ferry has its own fare.