Nallur Festival

Spanning for twenty-five days, the grand and magnificent Nallur festival is held in Jaffna. All the followers gather at Kandaswamy Temple to celebrate this festival. The main event is on the 24th day, the huge chariot is pulled by hundreds of sarong clad men, providing some never seen before images.

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Travel Info

Flight time Approximately 21 hours to Colombo, including layover, with one-stop or two-stop flights via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Delhi, or Bahrain. No direct flights are available on this route.
Time zone GMT +5 ½ hours (Sri Lanka is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York during standard time and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead during daylight saving time)
Recommended airlines One-stop options include Emirates, Etihad, Air India, and Qatar Airways. Our packages include one-stop flights, with preferred airline options available at an extra cost.
Best season Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, Nov & Dec. Sri Lanka is a year-round destination with consistent warmth and sunshine, with average temperatures ranging from 22°C to 31°C.
Visa US citizens require a tourist visa to enter Sri Lanka and must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before travel. Entry requirements may change, so travellers should check with the Sri Lankan Embassy or official sources before departure. It is your responsibility to check and meet entry requirements before travel.
Capital Colombo