Jaffna Peninsula
photography tour
Locations: Jaffna Town / Delft Island / Nainativu / Point Pedro / Kankesanthurai / Kantharodai.
From the golden symmetry of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil to the windswept plains of Delft Island, this seven-day photography tour takes you through the Jaffna Peninsula’s most compelling locations.
7 days | From $2,840
Discover the vibrant culture and heritage of Jaffna
The Jaffna Peninsula is Sri Lanka’s most isolated and culturally distinct region, defined by its resilient heritage and sun-bleached landscapes. From the towering golden symmetry of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil and the windswept coral plains of Delft Island to the ancient dagobas of Kantharodai, each location carries a depth of history and spiritual significance that rewards patient and considered photography.
Your Jaffna photography tour moves through the peninsula and its surrounding islands over seven days, reaching locations that require local knowledge and pre-approved access to photograph. From the sacred shrines of Nainativu to the weathered ramparts of Jaffna Fort and the morning markets of the old town, every stop offers a distinct and unhurried environment in which to photograph.
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Photographic Focus & Highlights
01
Jaffna Town
The precincts of the Nallur Kovil (External) and the Jaffna Fort
02 – 03
Delft Island
Wild horses, baobab trees, and the remote island landscape.
04
Nainativu
Nagapooshani Amman Kovil and the Nagadeepa Vihara.
05
Point Pedro
Point Pedro Lighthouse and the “Fishermen’s Edge”
06
Kankesanthurai
The Keerimalai springs and the KKS pier.
07
Kantharodai
The miniature stone dagobas of the Kadurugoda Vihara.
