Tour of Mannar

For travellers with a full day to spare, Mannar offers a very different landscape from the Jaffna peninsula. The journey is long, so an early start is essential, but the reward is a mix of forts, colonial churches, bustling markets and the famous baobab trees that give the island its unusual character, along with beaches and the Thiruketheeswaram Temple, one of the five ancient Pancha Ishwarams.

Plan your transport and meals in advance, carry water and cash, and treat the journey as a slow, scenic day rather than a rush. Contact Ratnagiri Heritage Home Stay to plan the trip around your stay.