{"id":326728,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T10:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-point-pedro\/"},"modified":"2020-12-02T08:56:47","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T03:26:47","slug":"places-to-visit-in-point-pedro-srilanka-bdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-point-pedro-srilanka-bdp\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fascinating Places To Visit In Point Pedro One Must Halt At While In Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the lush-green tea plantations, beaches and forts complementing the beauty of Sri Lanka, there are some places which add an edge to the natural beauty of this place. Just 8-9 hour drive from the north side of the country lies Point Pedro which is actually a commercial town situated in the district of Jaffna. Once this town was known as the crossroads of conflicts, in the present day this place has become a main commercial centre which is brimming with life. Still holding its colonial and religious heritage which can be witnessed in the magnificent structures, this place is a jewel of Sri Lanka. Adorned by the scenic views of coastal road and historical places, there are still remains of the past which adorns this city. <\/em><\/p>\n


\n<\/em>One of the ancient ruins is Theru Moodi Madam and other magnificent religious monuments like the Vallipura Aalvar Kovil, which gives another top reason to visit this amazing town. This town is famous for its multi-ethnic society which can be witnessed at every passing lane and road. One can find many churches which are lined up alongside the road. And apart from that, there are some majestic Hindu temples which are located in the vicinity of 5Kms from the central town region. Sri Lanka is famous among the nature lovers who want to witness the beautiful sunrise and sunsets but it is quite difficult to catch a glance of both as the east and west coasts are seperated. But Point Pedro will give an unique experience of witnessing both the sunrise and sunset sitting alongside the Munai Beach. Not just this but there are come colonial structures which still stands today and reflects the history of the town and the country. If you\u2019re into nature and sightseeing then these are the best places to visit in Pedro Point<\/strong> which we have picked up for a hassle free vacation experience.<\/em><\/p>\n

5 Places To Visit In Pedro Point<\/h2>\n

Here are the best places to visit in Pedro Point which one must visit if they want to take a glimpse of the amazing landscapes, magnificent sunsets and historic architectures which curates the best experiences to enjoy.<\/p>\n

1. Nallur Temple<\/h3>\n
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Pilgrims from all parts of the world visit Nallur Temple. The prime feature of this Nallur Temple is the golden arch and the extended Gopuram. People visit here mainly to explore this Gopuram. The premise of this temple was built during the eighteenth century. It was in the year 1620 when the Portuguese destroyed the old construction of this building which was constructed during the regime of Tamil Kings. This temple is now considered as the primary place to hold any type of religious festival.<\/p>\n

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