Vavunia
Discover Vavuniya, a peaceful town rich in cultural heritage, offering a gateway to the northern regions and a glimpse into local traditions and history.
About Vavunia
WHAT
Vavuniya is one of the major cities in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It was the frontline in the 30-year civil war between the Sri Lankan army and the LTTE. The historical landmarks of the area are Vavuniya Archaeological Museum, Madukanda Vihara, Sothida Niliyam Kovil and Madhu Shrine. The history of Vavuniya goes back to the period between the 5th century BC and the 13th century AD, when Vavuniya was part of Rajarata. Later it was ruled by Vanniar chieftains. In the past Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism had an important role regarding the culture of the town. The area was interesting for the South Indian invaders as well as the Europeans – the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. Vavuniya was controlled by the LTTE for some years and it was regained in late 2008/early 2009 by the Sri Lankan army.
WHERE
The city is located about 251km form Colombo and is a gateway to all the towns in the Northern Sri Lanka.
WHAT TO DO
Vavuniya is one of the best destinations to visit, although the tourism hasn’t expanded in this area yet. However, there are some interesting sights, which have traditional and ancient values: Vavuniya Archaeological Museum, Madukanda Temple, Sothida Niliyam Kovil, Grand Jummah Mosque Vavuniya, Kandasamy Kovil, Urumali Beach, Giant’s Tank (Yoda Wewa) and more.
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