other · Jaffna · Free · 322km from Colombo

Freshwater spring pool on the north coast of the Jaffna peninsula, right beside the sea and next to the Naguleswaram Hindu temple. Locals bathe here and come for rituals, especially during the Aadi Amaavaasai festival in July or August.

Best time to visit

Early morning

Typical visit duration

30 minutes to 1 hour

Tips

Bathing areas are used by locals and pilgrims; swim modestly and follow how others use the pool. Visit Naguleswaram temple next door with shoes off.