8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mannar That You Shouldn't Miss

July 1, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Mannar, Sri Lanka including Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, Thanthirimale, Mannar Fort, The Doric at Arippu, Baobab Tree, Yodha Wewa, Thiruketheeswaram Kovil, Adam’s Bridge.
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1. Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

Madhu, Mannar district, Northern province, Sri Lanka, Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
46%
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15%
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

Reviewed By chathuandishanka - Kalutara, Sri Lanka

The major Catholic Church in Sri Lanka. People visit this place with so much faith and they believe that miraculous things happens after worshiping at this place. Non Catholics also can visit the place and experience the church and how the Catholics do their prayers. The church is located in dense jungle and survived the civil war which lasted for 3 decades. Now the access roads are very well built.

2. Thanthirimale

Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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Terrible
1%
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Thanthirimale

3. Mannar Fort

Mannar Town, Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka http://amazinglanka.com/attractions/mannar_fort/mannar_fort.php
Excellent
25%
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47%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Mannar Fort

Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia

Currently in the process of getting restored and conserved Mannar Fort is on its way to show a bit of its past glory. Built with blocks of coral and brick in the year 1560 by the Portuguese at the entry point of Mannar Island facing the lagoon, had been captured by the Dutch in 1658 and subsequently fallen to British in 1795. Structures within, had stood the test of time with most standing sturdy minus the rooves and the wooden components of doors and windows. It is well fortified with ramparts, moats, and once guarded entrance. Fort is square shaped and the visitor can walk on the rampart almost its full length seeing different views from different directions. From the ramparts there is a beautiful view of the vast span of lagoon that surrounds it. With the low tide boats that are moored in the vicinity gives the appearance that they have collapsed to a side and beached. The church building within the fort is a very interesting site with many ancient burial plaques still remaining in their original spots with beautiful carvings and inscriptions. Stairs leading to a pulpit is visible in the church. Ponds to collect fresh water and wells to supply the needs of the occupants of the Fort are still found with significant levels of water. Fort is one of the must-see places in Mannar.

4. The Doric at Arippu

Arippu, Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka http://amazinglanka.com/attractions/arippu/arippu.php
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
15%
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4.0 based on 52 reviews

The Doric at Arippu

Reviewed By 307kamalp - Byron Bay, Australia

On an information board there is a beautiful artist’s impression of the Doric Bungalow during its prime when Sir. Frederick North was living there. If this same picture stood there today in real form, it would have been one of the majestic buildings in the region. Weathering due to wind action, the collapse of the sea side portion of the building due to wave action and sea erosion has resulted in the exposed brick body that is visible now. Walls have been built very thick to hold immense weight of an upstairs and a strong roof. Bricks have been skilfully locked in and plastered to form beautiful arches giving access to various rooms of the building and a very broad staircase still survive leading to a non-existing upstairs platform or a balcony which would have provided more than 180-degree clear view of the “Palk Strait”. From top of the stairs this grand vista can still be seen. Bungalow has been built in a strategic place along the sea front with one of the grandest views of the ocean.

5. Baobab Tree

Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
35%
Good
36%
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27%
Poor
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4.0 based on 78 reviews

Baobab Tree

Reviewed By samvijf - Negombo, Sri Lanka

If you are traveling mannar i suggest everyone should visit this place to look at this giant tree.. and we were lucky that we met an amazing person who told us the story behind this tree.. I hope you too will get that chance if you visit this place.

6. Yodha Wewa

Mannar Sri Lanka
Excellent
16%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
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3.5 based on 25 reviews

Yodha Wewa

Reviewed By 295gihanw

Wanted to see elephants at the far end but was not lucky beautiful vast expanse of fresh water excellent for bird watching pelicans storks migratory ducks corporates unknown birds take a good pair of binoculars

7. Thiruketheeswaram Kovil

Thiruketheeswaram, Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
43%
Poor
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7%
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3.5 based on 28 reviews

Thiruketheeswaram Kovil

Reviewed By ManojDK - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Located almost in the middle of no where, except by a beautiful little lake, is the kovil dedicated to Lord Shiva! Supposedly dating back to pre Vijaya, this ancient temple is now under renovation, even though, it's still absolutely worth a visit. All the original statues are located in a temporary housing, adjacent to the kovil and poojas are conducte thrice a day, 8am, 12 noon and at 6pm. The surrounding area is calm and peaceful, so soothingly spiritual! There was a strong breeze when we visited the temple at noon, which made it very comfortable in spite of the heat. Families of monkeys dwell in the many trees growing around the vicinity of the temple. This temple is one of the 5 Pancha Ishwaram temples in Sri Lanka, the others being; Koneswaram in Trincomalee, Naguleswaram in Jaffna, Munnesawaram in Chilaw and Tenavaram in Matara.

8. Adam’s Bridge

Mannar 41000 Sri Lanka http://www.abkitesurf.com
Excellent
37%
Good
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3.5 based on 49 reviews

Adam’s Bridge

Reviewed By chamiljaya - Colombo, Sri Lanka

This is a chain of sand islands between India and sri lanka just 32 km apart from each other. You can walk on the Sri Lankan island number 1. This spot is even famous for kyte surfing.

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