Elephant Pass, Jaffna , Jaffna
About Elephant Pass, Jaffna
The Elephant Pass holds great significance for the country since it is located on the isthmus which connects the island to Sri Lanka’s main land. It is basically a monument to the Sri Lanka war heroes.
The Elephant Pass, being an important military base, was regularly used as a battle site during Civil Wars. Located in the gateway of Jaffna Peninsula, in the northern district of Sri Lanka, the Elephant Pass used to be the island’s largest salt field. It has been an important strategic base since 1760 and was built as a fort by the Portuguese. It was later rebuilt by the Dutch.
Before the beginning of the Civil War, this pass used to provide around 30-40 % of the total salt requirement of the country. It was later abandoned due to the rampant civil wars. In recent times the government has shown interest in rebuilding this Salt-ern. This pass is called as “Gateway to Jaffna” since it controls access to the Jaffna Peninsula.
There are tanks and bulldozers situated a few yards away which are quite interesting and well displayed. It is beautiful reminder of the past, which a few stories to tell!
Also, it is the only one of the few places where you can see the sun rise and sun down.
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Places to Visit near Elephant Pass, Jaffna
Kilaaly Beach, Northern Province
21.6 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
White sands, salty ocean breeze and calm sea waves make Kilaaly Beach or Kilali Beach is a lovely place for visitors to relax. The lesser known...
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Murikandy Pillayar Temple, Northern Province
24.4 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Murikandy Pillayar temple conveys its importance from its name. Confused? In Tamil, Muri means break, Kandy is the Kandy city in Sri Lanka and...
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Nilavarai Bottomless Well, Northern Province
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*49.4 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Province
51.3 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing in the town of Nallur, Jaffna is a very important Hindu temple located in Sri Lanka. This temple is...
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Jaffna Fort, Northern Province
54.2 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
Jaffna Fort, the second biggest Dutch fort built in Sri Lanka, is an archaeological monument, situated on the South side of the Jaffna peninsula....
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Kandarodai, Northern Province
56.9 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
Kantharodai Viharaya is a place where you can spot the famous dagobas (stupas) in a town which is famous for its Hindu architecture. Located near...
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Keerimalai Hot Springs, Northern Province
62.8 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Keerimalai Hot Spring is a natural spring lying on the northern coats of Jaffna, next to the weat sea of Palaly. A bathing tank is built...
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Mullaitivu National Park, Northern Province
62.9 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
Once a home ground for bloody battles, the Mullaitivu National Park was newly converted to a wildlife sanctuary in 2009. The park houses thousands...
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Naguleswaram Temple, Northern Province
62.9 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Naguleswaram Temple located close the Keerimalai Hot Spring, is also called as Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil. This temple is dedicated to Lord...
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Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple, Northern Province
71.1 km from Elephant Pass, Jaffna - See map
The Damakola Patuna is a very significant Buddhist religious destination, which is also called as Jambukola Patuna. It is an ancient port in the...
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Casuarina Beach, Jaffna, Northern Province
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