Rio Ice Cream Parlour

After a hot day of sightseeing, there are few better rewards than a cold scoop at a local favourite. Rio Ice Cream Parlour is a long-loved stop for Jaffna families, students and visitors alike, with tall glasses of ice cream served with wafers and a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.

It is about a 10-minute drive, roughly 4.3 km, from Ratnagiri Heritage Home Stay, close to Nallur, so it pairs naturally with a visit to the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Try the flavours the regulars order and sit a while.