Point Pedro
Jaffna, Northern
Point Pedro marks the northernmost point of Sri Lanka, a quiet Jaffna Peninsula town whose 1916 lighthouse once stood as a lone coastal landmark before being dwarfed by a much larger naval communication tower built beside it. For decades access here was restricted due to the civil war, and the area saw damage from the 2004 tsunami, but the town has since reopened fully and its long stretch of dune-backed beach is now walkable without restriction. There's no dramatic single attraction beyond the lighthouse itself, but reaching Sri Lanka's literal northern tip carries its own kind of appeal for travelers who've made it this far up the island.
Best time to visit
Late afternoon, when the light softens over the coast and the day's heat has passed.
Visitor tip
Coastal conditions and access can vary; follow local safety guidance.
Local pick
The stretch of beach running east from town toward Thalayady has sand dunes reaching up to 30 metres — a genuinely different landscape from the rest of Sri Lanka's coastline.
Quick answers
Where is Point Pedro?
Point Pedro is in Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka.
When is the best time to visit Point Pedro?
Late afternoon, when the light softens over the coast and the day's heat has passed.
How far is Point Pedro from Colombo?
About 324 km in a straight line. Road journeys are longer, so check current travel times before you go.
What is near Point Pedro?
Nearby places include Nilavara Bottomless Well (about 25 km away), Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil (about 27 km away), Jaffna Public Library (about 29 km away), Jaffna Fort (about 29 km away).
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