Palk Strait
What?
This is a strait separating Sri Lanka and India, known for its shallow waters and historical significance in trade and mythology.
Where?
It is located in Mannar District and approximately 250 km from Colombo.
When?
It can be visited all year long.
Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu (India) and the Mannar district. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is from 53 km to 80 km wide, and several rivers flow into it. Large ships can’t pass through the shallow water and the reefs of the strait; however, small crafts and fishing boats can navigate this strait.
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