Chunnakam, Jaffna

#17 among attractions in Jaffna

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Chunnakam is a town, located 9.7 km north of Jaffna. It is one of the important commercial centres in Jaffna. The original name of the town was Mayilani. In northern Sri Lanka, Chunnakam is only second to Jaffna in terms of population density and commercial activities in and around its neighbourhoods. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°45'0"N, 80°1'0"E

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Chunnakam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple, Kandarodai Stupas, Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple.

5.3 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Jaffna
135 min walk • The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing majestically in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is not just a place of worship but a beacon of cultural and religious significance for the Hindu community. This sacred temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan, known as Kandaswamy,...
3.7 miN
Temple
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
96 min walk • Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Maviddapuram in northern Sri Lanka.
~0 ftN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Kandarodai Stupas
1 min walk • Ancient Kadurugoda Viharaya with some remains of Stupas is situated in Kandarodai village in Chunnakam, Sri Lanka. The temple is considered one of the ancient Buddhist remains in existence today in Jaffna Peninsula.
5.4 miS
Temple
Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple, Jaffna
139 min walk • The Vannarpannai Vaitheeswaran Temple, nestled in the heart of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, stands as a beacon of spiritual reverence and architectural beauty. This sacred Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a cornerstone of religious significance for the local Tamil...
5.3 miS
Temple
Naguleswaram temple, Jaffna
135 min walk • Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple, historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka in the suburb of Kankesanthurai.
3.7 miSE
Cemetery
Kopay Army Base
95 min walk • Kopay Army Base is a military base in Kopay, Sri Lanka. The base was built on a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam war cemetery.
4.9 miN
Lighthouse
Kankesanthurai Lighthouse, Kankesanthurai
126 min walk • Kankesanthurai Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Kankesanthurai in northern Sri Lanka. Built in 1893, the 22 metres lighthouse has an octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery.
5.2 miS
Palace
Mantri Manai, Jaffna
132 min walk • Mantri Manai or Manthiri Manai is a historic palace situated in Nallur, Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is one of the archaeological protected monuments in Jaffna District and was listed by the Sri Lankan government in 2007.
4.8 miW
Church
St. Thomas' Cathedral
123 min walk • St. Thomas' Cathedral is the seat of the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India located in Vaddukoddai, Sri Lanka.
5.5 miS
Church
St. James' Church, Jaffna
140 min walk • St. James' Church is a Church of Ceylon church located in Nallur in northern Sri Lanka.
~10 ftE
Temple
Ancient Kadurugoda Viharaya
1 min walk • Ancient Kadurugoda Viharaya with some remains of Stupas is situated in Kandarodai village in Chunnakam, Sri Lanka. The temple is considered one of the ancient Buddhist remains in existence today in Jaffna Peninsula.

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How to get to Chunnakam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chunnakam:

Train

Chunnakam (30 min walk)
Mallakam (35 min walk)