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Nallur Kandasamy Temple is one of the popular places in Jaffna where lot of people visit here daily for to offer prayers to Lord Muruga.
Nainatheevu is an Island with worshiping places which were built in the ancient times. It is called Nagadeepa in Sinhala.
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Backpackers are travelling all over the world to explore beaches to mountains and farmlands to Forests. Most of the Backpackers are University students and clollege students who are on their vacation. American, European and Australian youth prefer this kind of adventure in other countries. Young men used to plan their own travel routes while Girls used to join with men or they make a girls group to explore as Backpackers in group. When young people believe they are matured and can capable to go around the world, they fill up their Backpack and start their journey through countries with a group, partner or alone. They used to collect all the manuals, and guides before starting their journey. Backpackers use their skills to make money for their journeys through their photographs, video clips and writing talent through Blogs and publishing travel articles in popular websites as guest writers. Or they used to take part time jobs in countries where they allowed taking part time jobs legally. Most of them prefer farm works as they can have enough rest time.
Visitors can select either Colombo International Airport, Matala Airport or Jaffna International airport (Only via India) to enter in to Sri Lanka. It is better to bring your entry visa that is available through online and through Sri Lanka Consulates all over the world. It is not necessary to show your vaccination card on your arrival. Sri Lanka allows you to mingle with people without your face mask. Although it is recommended for you to wear to protect yourself. Arrival and Departure cards can be filled through the Immigrations website. While you are here in Sri Lanka you can enjoy 25 varities of Tropical fruits. Fast food and American soft srinks are available all over the Island at affordable price. Currently 10 country people are not requested to have Sri Lanka visa on their passport to visit Sri Lanka. There is no problem for the Backpackers for to enter in to Sri Lanka, if they have enough fund to keep up with their living during their stay. This country don't allow visitors to work in any sector. Also road side vending too is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted in the courts.
Need to have Medical Insurance Coverage and traveler Insurance for more than US$ 7,500 when visiting Sri Lanka. So check with the Sri Lanka Consular Office for obtaining your visa before you leave your country as there is no more "on arrival Visa" will not be provided at the Colombo International Airport. In the meantime nearly all the travel agents offer this personal Insurance at affordable price. Select your Insurance plan as per your activities here in Sri Lanka. You can buy local insurance from Sri Lanka Insurance companies while you are here.
Buying Guide for Backpacker Insurance.
Include all your planned activities.
Consider taking out extra cover for any valuables that exceeds their limit.
Check the reimburse limit, if your cash is stolen.
Provide the details of your Destinations to the Insurance Company.
Medical cover: Any of your pre-existing conditions should not pay coverage for you.
Customer support: Get the customer support details worldwide from them.
In the developed countries Backpackers used to spend their nights at public places and move around the cities and other interesting places in the day time. With their country wise blogs, videos and hand books, they find cheaper places for to stay and eat. But in the third world countries public places are not safe where thieves can attack them in the night times. So these Backpackers must look for safe places at cheap prices. As a Backpacker, if you are going to Sydney in Australia then gather all the necessary information on accommodation expenses, meals and other things and must prepare yourself. Also check out for the information on whether you can work part time or full time in the country you are going to visit. In Sri Lanka it is prohibited to work with your visitor visa. When a Backpacker visits Sri Lanka he can start his journey from the city Negombo. In All parts of Sri Lanka there are lot of Home Stay facilities are available each and every town including the Jaffna Town. These are the best places to explore Sri Lanka by your own. If you can ride Bicycle, there are lot of places that offers bicycles on rent as racing bicycles and backpack carrying bicycles.
In Sri Lanka we recommend you to stay in hostels or in guest houses in the night times. Public places like parks, Railway Stations and bus Centers are not recommended to sleep in the night time. If it is necessary find a Church or go to nearby police station and spend your night there. A shop named as Mr.Mint is available in Sri Lanka Malls there you can repair your shoes and bags while you are waiting. You may be checked for security reason at the Colombo Bus and Railway station. Then on the route you will be checked in some places if you are travelling by bus to Jaffna. Most people here in Jaffna can speak English language. Tap water in Colombo is safe to drink. Go with the local favourite food like Bread and T-bun as they are available freshly. Tuk Tuk provide cheap traveling. But check first whether it have tariff meter. Tuk Tuk hailing Apps too are available from PickMe and Uber inSri Lanka.
Trincomalee Amila Guest house offersTwin Share Room. Location: Near to Uppuveli Police Station. US$10 +
Backpackers visiting Jaffna can find good clean rooms at affordable prices in some Hostels. Try any of these Jaffna Hostels or Jaffna Guest House that are providing rooms under US$20/Day. They offer bunker beds, Scooter rental, Motorcycle and Bicycle rental on daily basis.
Sri Lanka Back Packing Video.
Travel Insurance.
