The north
Mannar
Baobabs, flamingos and the end of the road
Mannar feels a long way from the rest of the island, which is much of its charm. A causeway takes you across, past salt pans and lagoons where flamingos gather from about November to March. Look out for the giant baobab trees, said to have been brought by Arab traders, the old fort, and the chain of sandbanks called Adam's Bridge reaching towards India. It works best as a stop between Jaffna and Anuradhapura or Wilpattu.
Mannar
- Part of the island
- The north
- Suggested stay
- 1 night
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Things to do
- Ask us
Weather
When to go
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.
- Jan: best
- Feb: best
- Mar: best
- Apr: best
- May: best
- Jun: best
- Jul: best
- Aug: best
- Sep: best
- Oct: expect rain
- Nov: expect rain
- Dec: expect rain
Stays
Where to stay
Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.
Budget
Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels
Blue Heaven
$21Small guesthouse in Mannar with a garden, terrace, free wifi and parking.
Wi-Fi · Parking
Oasis Wings Hotel
$39Hotel in Mannar with a restaurant, bar, garden, free wifi and private parking.
Restaurant · Wi-Fi · Parking
Comfort
Mid-range hotels, often with a pool
Hotel E3
$45Hotel in Mannar with a garden, terrace, free wifi and parking.
Wi-Fi · Parking · Breakfast
Hotel Agape
$49Hotel in Mannar with air-conditioned rooms and free wifi.
Air conditioning · Wi-Fi