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Much of Mannar District was under the control of rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam for many years during the civil war. The entire district was recaptured by the Sri Lankan military in 2008. Geography. Mannar District is located in the north west of Sri Lanka in the Northern Province. It has an area of 1,996 square kilometres (771 sq mi).
Nov 25, 2021 · Mannar is a popular tourist destination in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, with a rich history and culture. Explore the ancient temples, forts, churches, and islands of Mannar District, and enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife of this region.
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Mannar ( Tamil: மன்னார், romanized: Maṉṉār, Sinhala: මන්නාරම, romanized: Mannārama, formerly spelled Manar) is the main town of Mannar District, Northern Province, Sri Lanka. It is governed by an Urban Council. The town is located on Mannar Island overlooking the Gulf of Mannar and is home to the historic ...
- Adam’s bridge – Mannar. From November to April, many migratory and resident birds turn the first dune of Adam’s bridge into their nesting grounds. One would have to be cautious when walking around since you could walk too close to a bird’s eggs simply lying on the ground.
- Talaimannar Pier and Lighthouse. The Talaimannar Pier and Lighthouse was managed when the ferry co-operations between Sri Lanka and India survived until 1964, before a cyclone destroyed the port.
- Mannar Fort. The Portuguese built the Mannar Fort in 1560, located in the heart of Mannar, overlooking the Indian Ocean, ensuring that this fort provides all the security that this trading port requires.
- Baobab Tree – Mannar. This Baobab Tree is a gift from the African labourers traded in Jaffna and Mannar by the Portuguese. The tree has a large trunk that can fit 4 – 5 adults within and has a sole branch formation giving rise to stories such as the locals assuming that this tree was settled upside down with its roots holding up at the top towards the sky.
www.mannar.dist.gov.lk is the official website of the Mannar district in Sri Lanka, a coastal area with diverse natural and cultural resources. Explore the website to find out more about the district's history, administration, development, services and attractions.
Jaffna— travelling from Mannar to Jaffna will take the minimum of 2 hours along the Mannar highway. Jaffna is a district that almost replicates the beauty and cultural diversity of Mannar. You can visit the elaborate ruins of the Jaffna kingdom, look around the bunkers of the LTTE and witness the devastation of the civil war.
Mannar District (Tamil: மன்னார் மாவட்டம் Maṉṉār Māvaṭṭam; Sinhala: මන්නාරම දිස්ත්රික්කය) is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka. Districts are the second-level administrative divisions of the country. The capital of the district is the town of Mannar.
