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Adam’s Bridge Marine National Park

Adam’s Bridge Marine National Park

The 48km long Adam’s Bridge is a chain of limestone shoals and sand dunes between Pambalm island of India and the Mannar island of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan end of the bridge was declared as the Adam’s Bridge National Park which covers 18990ha. According to geological evidence and records found the bridge formerly was a land connection between the two countries and could go across by foot until stormed deepened the channels in 1480.

The park is a stopover and breeding ground for the migratory birds that visit Sri Lanka.

It is a marine conservation area that hosts a variety of fish and aquatic grasses. Dolphins, Dugongs and Turtles can be seen in the sea surrounding the park.

It is also an ideal spot for kite surfing

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Additional information

Nearby Attractions

The most popular nearby attraction

  • Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

    • The Site of Our Lady of Madhu is considered Sri Lanka’s holiest Catholic shrine, drawing people from all around the island. The temple has a history that dates back more than 400 years. However, the church that can be seen now was completed in 1872.
    Distance: 49 Km

  • The Doric at Arippu

    • It was erected between 1801 and 1804 as the residence of the first British Governor of Ceylon. In the meanwhile, he used the place to revitalize and monitor the pearl fisheries.
    The architectural design of the columns, which was comparable to the Ancient Greek Doric order style, led to the structure being dubbed ‘The Doric.’
    Distance: 37 Km

  • Baobab Tree

    • The famous baobab tree reaches 7.5 meters tall and has a circumference of 19.5 meters. Because their branches imitate roots, baobab trees are known as upside-down trees in Africa, where they are native. It was brought to Sri Lanka by ancient Arab traders and is known as Ali Gaha or Elephant Tree in Sri Lanka because of its thick bark that resembles elephant skin.

    It is one of approximately 40 remaining baobab trees in the country, all of which are protected due to the species’ rarity.
    Distance: 2 Km

  • Mannar Fort

    • The Portuguese erected the fortification with four bastions in 1520. The fort was conquered by the Dutch in 1658 after the constant battle from the Portuguese, but no substantial changes were made to the fort other than fortifying it. Following the capitulation of the Dutch, the British captured the fort in 1795.
    Distance: 700m

  • Mannar Bird Sanctuary

    • The sanctuary is a blessing in disguise for the environment and wildlife enthusiasts who want to see a wide diversity of migratory and local birds.

    During the migratory season, the park provides superb feeding and living habitat for over 20000 waterbirds, as well as rare birds such as the spot-billed duck, comb duck, long-toed stint, peregrine falcons, and the extremely rare Eastern Black-tailed Godwit. Nearly 150 different bird species have been observed in the area.
    Distance: 26 Km

  • Thiruketheeswaran Hindu Temple

    • This Hindu Temple, devoted to the Hindu deity Shiva, is one of the most venerated Hindu Temples in Sri Lanka.
    There is no trace of the temple’s beginnings, although it has the earliest reference of the 6th century BC and was renovated as recently as 1903 AD. The temple was thereafter given various facelifts and extensions till the 1970s.
    Distance: 6.5 Km

Accommodation

Accommodation (within 10km)

  • Star Classified hotels- Yes (up to 3star)
  • International Chain Hotels- No
  • Boutique Hotels- No
  • Resorts- No
  • Ayurvedic Hotels- No
  • Inns/Guest Houses- Yes
  • Hostels- No
  • Homestays- Yes
  • Eco Hotels- Yes

* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.

Distance

Distance from (estimate)

  • CMB Airport- 262km (travel time: 5hrs 30min)
  • Colombo City- 324km (travel time: 6hrs)
  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 172km (travel time: 3hrs 30min)
  • Anuradhapura Ancient City- 112km (travel time: 2hrs 20min)
  • Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 200km (travel time: 3hrs 50min)
  • Kandy City- 237km (travel time: 4hrs 50min)
  • Galle Dutch Fort- 420km (travel time: 7hrs 10min)

* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.

Best Time

Season

  • May to September

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