EST. 2024 · UDUVIL, JAFFNA
Lone Star Residence
Experience luxury in the heart of the North.
Guest Brochure · 2026 Edition
Welcome to Your Home in the North
Nestled just off Manipay Road in Uduvil, this elegant three-bedroom gated estate offers a refined escape for up to six guests. Four LG dual-inverter air conditioning units keep the home cool through the Jaffna heat, and every faucet delivers hot and cold water purified through our on-site reverse osmosis system.
Address
76/2 Manipa Kaithady Road, Uduvil, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Sleeps
6 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
Owner
Biren Mahendran · +1 972-768-4822
Local Contact
T. Milkuthan · +94 77 375 7909
Inside this brochure
02Property & Amenities
08Places of Worship
03Attractions & Sights
09Food & Markets
04Beaches
10Banking & ATMs
05Day Trips
11When to Visit
06Transportation
12Review Us on Google
07Emergency & Medical
The Residence
Property & Amenities
Built originally as a personal getaway for the Mahendran family, the home was designed around comfort, safety, and reliability — the same qualities we deliver to every guest.
Property Specs
4 Dual-Inverter LG ACs
6 Comfortable Beds
Purified Hot & Cold Water
Washer & Dryer
BBQ Grill & Wood Stove
100% Cotton Linens & Towels
Gated Private Security
High-Speed Wi-Fi
House Rules & Guest Notes
Check-in from 2 PM · Check-out by 11 AM
No smoking indoors
Quiet hours 10 PM – 7 AM
No unregistered guests overnight
Please lock all doors when leaving
Pets by prior arrangement only
Wi-Fi credentials for your stay are posted on the fridge and in the guest folder inside the residence. Contact Milkuthan if the network needs a router reset.
Priority · What You Came For
Attractions & Sights
Must-see spots around Jaffna — all within a short drive or ferry hop from the residence.
Tourist Attractions
Keerimalai Springs & Naguleswaram Kovil
Sacred freshwater springs at the ocean's edge — separate men's & women's tanks, ancient Shiva temple. Best early morning.
~15 km · 25 min
Jaffna Fort
Massive Dutch-era star fort on the lagoon. Free to enter. Sunset from the ramparts is spectacular.
~11 km · 20 min
8 AM–6 PM
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple
Buddhist pilgrimage site marking Sangamitta Theri's arrival with the sacred Bodhi sapling. Combine with Keerimalai.
~18 km · 30 min
Jaffna Public Library
White Indo-Saracenic building, rebuilt after 1981 — a symbol of the city's resilience.
~10 km · 20 min
Mon–Sat
Point Pedro
The country's northern extremity — lighthouse, sand dunes at nearby Manalkadu, quiet fishing villages.
~30 km · 50 min
Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam
The most important Hindu temple in the region. Dress code · no photography. Knees covered; men shirtless inside.
~10 km · 20 min
Delft Island (Neduntheevu)
Wild ponies (Portuguese descent), coral-stone walls, ancient baobab tree, Dutch relics. Full-day trip.
~35 km + 1 hr ferry
Ferry req.
Nainativu (Nagadeepa + Nagapooshani)
Rare island sacred to both Buddhists (Nagadeepa Vihara) and Hindus (Nagapooshani Amman Kovil).
~30 km + 20 min ferry
Ferry req.
Priority · Sand & Sea
Beaches
Long sandy stretches and calm shallow water — the northern coast is a swimmer's paradise.
Northern Beaches
Casuarina Beach (Karainagar)
The most popular beach in the north — shallow, calm and safe for swimming far out. Fresh seafood shacks nearby.
~22 km · 40 min
Keerimalai Beach
Rocky-and-sandy stretch right next to the sacred springs. Not for swimming, but stunning at sunset.
~15 km · 25 min
Manalkadu Beach & Sand Dunes
Dramatic sand dunes with the remnants of a Dutch church half-buried in them. Great photo stop.
~32 km · 55 min
Chempiyanpattu Beach
Quiet, uncrowded coastline — bring your own water and shade.
~25 km · 45 min
Charty Beach (Karaitivu)
Small local beach popular with families on weekends. Via Karaitivu causeway.
~20 km · 35 min
Casuarina is your best bet for a full swim day. The northern beaches are pristine but have no lifeguards — supervise children, and avoid swimming during rough weather.
Priority · Full-Day Excursions
Day Trips Beyond Jaffna
Full-day excursions west of Jaffna into the Mannar region — combine two for a rewarding day, or all three with an overnight. Milkuthan can arrange a car with a driver who knows the routes.
Half to full day
Mannar Town & Island
~125 km · ~3 hrs each way
Connected to the mainland by a long causeway. Mannar has a character all its own — colonial fort, ancient baobab trees, and wild donkeys wandering the streets.
- Mannar Fort — 16th-century Portuguese & Dutch fort by the water
- Baobab Tree (Pallimunai) — 600+ years old, one of very few in Sri Lanka
- Thirukketheeswaram Kovil — one of the Pancha Ishwarams
- Vankalai Bird Sanctuary — flamingos in season (Dec–Mar)
- Wild donkeys — freely roaming the town, a Mannar signature
Best season: Dec–March for cool weather & flamingos.
Full day pilgrimage
Our Lady of Madhu Church
~165 km · ~3.5 hrs each way
One of the most sacred Catholic shrines in South Asia — a peaceful jungle sanctuary sheltering a statue that dates from 1544. Pilgrims come from all traditions.
- Feast of Assumption — August 15, the biggest annual pilgrimage
- Feast of Nativity — early September, second major festival
- Route: A9 south → Pooneryn causeway → A14 to Madhu Road
Book ahead: during August pilgrimage, all Mannar / Vavuniya accommodation fills months in advance.
Full day · westernmost tip
Talaimannar & Adam's Bridge
~155 km · ~3.5 hrs each way
The westernmost point of Sri Lanka. From the beach you can see the limestone shoals of Adam's Bridge (Rama's Sethu) stretching toward India.
- Talaimannar Lighthouse — the old red-and-white beacon
- Talaimannar Pier — historic ferry terminal to Rameswaram (service suspended)
- Adam's Bridge boat trips — sand-and-shell islands; dolphins sometimes
- Rama's Sethu viewpoints — striking at sunset
Combine with Mannar Town on the way out or back — same A32 corridor.
Priority · Getting Here & Around
Transportation
Train Services
Yal Devi Express
Colombo Fort ↔ Jaffna, the legendary northern line. Overnight sleeper & daytime service.
6.5–8 hrs
Uttara Devi Express
Alternate Colombo ↔ Jaffna intercity — reserved seating.
Daily
Inuvil Station (closest)
Small local station a short hop from the residence.
~2 km · 5 min
Book online
eservices.railway.gov.lk (Sri Lanka Railways, reserved only, opens 30 days ahead) · 12go.asia (aggregator, foreign cards)
Approx one-way fares: 1st AC Rs 2,500–3,500 · 2nd Reserved Rs 1,200–1,800 · 3rd Class Rs 500–800. Full timetables in the "Train Schedules" section of poi.html.
Flight Services
IndiGo — Chennai (MAA) ↔ Jaffna
Non-stop, ~55 min. The fastest connection from South India. goindigo.in
Daily
Alliance Air — Chennai / Trichy ↔ Jaffna
India-based regional carrier. Check current frequency. allianceair.in
Scheduled
FitsAir — Colombo (Ratmalana) ↔ Jaffna
Sri Lankan domestic carrier — verify current routing / frequency. fitsair.com
Verify
Jaffna International Airport (JAF)
Palaly. Milkuthan can arrange airport pickup with notice.
~20 km · 30 min
Ferry Services
Nainativu Island Ferry
Small boats to Nagadeepa Vihara & Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, ~20-min crossing, runs frequently. From KKD Jetty. Tickets at jetty only.
~6 AM–5 PM
Delft Island Ferry
Government-operated ferry to Neduntheevu. ~1-hr crossing, typically 8 & 9 AM departures. Arrive early, especially weekends.
Morning only
Nagapattinam (India) ↔ KKS
High-speed passenger ferry launched 2023 — schedule & operator have varied since. Check slpa.lk.
Verify status
Adam's Bridge boat trip
Small-boat trips to the islands of Rama's Sethu. From Talaimannar (Mannar). Plan as day trip.
Weather dep.
Ferry times shift with the monsoon and are frequently cancelled in rough seas. Confirm the same morning with Milkuthan.
Priority · Help & Safety
Emergency, Medical & Contacts
Emergency Numbers — Sri Lanka
Police / General Emergency: 119
Ambulance / Fire: 110
Tourist Police: +94 11 242 1052
Atlanta Hospital (nearest, 24 hr): +94 21 224 2299
Mc Leod Hospital (Inuvil, 24 hr): +94 21 224 1569
Teaching Hospital Jaffna: +94 21 222 3348
Medical & Pharmacy
Atlanta Hospital
54 Uduvil Road, Chunnakam — nearest facility, pharmacy on site. +94 21 224 2299
24 hours
~3 km
Mc Leod Hospital
Inuvil — larger private hospital. +94 21 224 1569
24 hours
~2 km
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
Emergencies & specialist care. +94 21 222 3348
~10 km
Luxsan Pharmacy
Chunnakam town.
7:30 AM–11 PM
Medi Care Pharmacy
Chunnakam town.
7:30 AM–9:30 PM
Culture & Faith
Places of Worship
All four traditions live side-by-side in the Jaffna peninsula. Every visitor is welcome; dress modestly at all sites.
Temples (Hindu Kovils)
Maruthanarmadam Aanjaneyar Kovil
Our closest temple — 72-foot Hanuman statue visible from the road.
5 AM–7 PM
walkable
Uduvil Nachi Amman Temple
Somaranthottam Road — short walk / drive.
Uduvil Amman Kovil
Peaceful temple set among the paddy fields.
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Kovil
Tellippalai · historic Murugan temple with a magnificent gopuram.
6:30 AM–6 PM
Nallur Kandaswamy Devasthanam
Jaffna · the most important temple in the region. Knees covered, men shirtless inside, no photography.
Dress code
Churches
Church of the American Ceylon Mission
Manipay · historic ACM church.
~4 km · 7 min
Zion Church
Manipay Road.
~4 km · 7 min
St. Mary's Cathedral
Jaffna town · the oldest and largest cathedral in the region.
~10 km · 20 min
6 AM–7 PM
Mosques
Chunnakam Jumma Masjid
KKS Road area, Chunnakam — community mosque, Friday Jumma prayers.
~3 km · 5 min
Osmania Grand Mosque
Jaffna town — largest & most prominent, active for all five daily prayers.
~10 km · 20 min
Sonaha Street Muslim Mosque
Historic mosque in the old Muslim quarter of Jaffna.
~10 km · 20 min
Buddhist Temples
Naga Vihara
Stanley Road, Jaffna — main active Buddhist temple with daily poojas.
~10 km · 20 min
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
Nainativu Island — one of the 16 sacred sites; the Buddha's second visit to the island.
Ferry req.
Kandaswamy Kovil Buddhist shrine
Jaffna Fort area — small viharaya, military-sector Buddhist pilgrims.
~11 km · 22 min
Daily Life
Food & Markets
Groceries & Markets
Maruthanarmadam Public Market
KKS Road junction — best fresh vegetables, fruit, greens. Come early morning. No fish / chicken here.
5 AM–8 PM
walkable
Cargills Food City, Chunnakam
No. 91, KKS Road. Full supermarket with parking. +94 21 224 2083
8 AM–9 PM
~3 km
Restaurants Nearby
Samuthira Mahal
Chunnakam · pure vegetarian, superb dosai. +94 21 224 3536
7 AM–9 PM
Lulu Restaurant
Chunnakam · parotta, kottu, fried rice. +94 76 314 8848
6 AM–10:30 PM
Thisha Hotel & Restaurant
Chunnakam · traditional Jaffna curries. +94 77 770 7720
24 hours
Orient Muslim Hotel
Chunnakam · famous for biryani. +94 77 218 1708
6 AM–11 PM
Closed Fri
Engada SPOT
Manipay · relaxed café, great masala chai.
10 AM–12 AM
The Jaffna Grill
Manipay · burgers, submarines, shawarma.
9:30 AM–10:30 PM
Fish Markets by the Ocean
Kakathevu Fish Market
Local coastal market — reliable morning catch straight from outrigger canoes.
Early AM
~10 km
Gurunagar Fish Market
Jaffna's main urban fish market — busy, fresh, full of local buyers.
5–10 AM best
~12 km
Point Pedro Fish Market
Multi-day boats come in here — bigger fish (tuna, seer, snapper).
Dawn till sold
~30 km
Myliddy Fish Landing
Small working harbour near KKS — prawns and crab often fresh.
Early AM
~15 km
Milkuthan can arrange a market visit + on-house preparation — the residence's kitchen is fully equipped for a beach-day-style fish curry.
Cash & Cards
Banking & ATMs
Reliable ATMs, foreign exchange, and branch banking within a short drive.
Branches & ATMs
People's Bank — Maruthanarmadam (closest)
KKS Road — same junction as the public market. ATM on site.
~0.5 km
Commercial Bank of Ceylon
KKS Road, Chunnakam · Visa & Mastercard · foreign exchange.
24-hr ATM
~3 km
Bank of Ceylon (BoC)
KKS Road, Chunnakam · main national bank · forex at branch.
~3 km
Hatton National Bank (HNB)
KKS Road, Chunnakam · reliable Visa / Mastercard acceptance.
24-hr ATM
~3 km
Sampath Bank
KKS Road, Chunnakam · modern branch with card services.
24-hr ATM
~3 km
People's Bank — Chunnakam
Larger branch, high ATM reliability.
~3 km
National Savings Bank (NSB)
KKS Road, Chunnakam · state-run savings bank.
~3 km
Cargills Bank ATM
Inside Cargills Food City · No. 91, KKS Road, Chunnakam.
Store hrs
Other banks — Jaffna town
Kandy Road / Hospital Road — NTB, DFCC, Seylan, Union Bank for fuller services.
~10 km
Tip: Notify your card issuer before travel to avoid international-use blocks. Commercial Bank and Bank of Ceylon main branches in Jaffna handle currency exchange at rates typically better than the airport.
Planning Ahead
When to Visit — Events & Seasons
Jaffna has a distinct festival calendar and a different climate from southern Sri Lanka. Here's what to expect by month.
January
Cool · dry · 25–30°C
Thai Pongal (mid-Jan)Major
Harvest festival; kolam patterns, sweet pongal cooked in clay pots. Also Duruthu Poya.
February
Cool · dry · 26–30°C
Independence Day (Feb 4)
Prime weather — clear skies, minimal humidity.
March
Warm · dry · 28–32°C
Maha Sivarathri
Great Night of Shiva — all-night pujas at Naguleswaram. Mango season starts.
April
Hot · dry · 30–34°C
Sinhala & Tamil New Year (Apr 13–14)Major
Homes filled with sweets; many businesses closed for a week. Peak Jaffna mangoes.
May
Hot · dry · 30–35°C
Vesak Poya
Buddha's birth, enlightenment & death. Homes lit with paper lanterns. Plan outings before 10 AM.
June
Warm · dry · 29–33°C
Poson Poya
Arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Sea breezes; ideal for beach trips.
July
Warm · dry · 28–32°C
Nallur Festival beginsIconic
The 25-day festival at Nallur Kandaswamy — one of the largest Hindu festivals in South Asia.
August
Warm · dry · 28–32°C
Nallur Festival concludesIconic
Chariot procession (Ther) & water-cutting ceremony. Book far ahead. Also Esala Poya.
September
Warm · dry · 27–31°C
Post-Nallur calm returns — excellent time for quieter visits.
October
Warm · showers · 27–31°C
Vijayadashami / Navaratri
Nine nights of worship of the goddess. Northeast monsoon starts — brief afternoon showers likely.
November
Warm · rain · 26–30°C
Deepavali (Festival of Lights)Major
Homes lit with oil lamps; sweets shared. Wettest month — some days entirely rainy.
December
Cool · improving · 25–29°C
Christmas (Dec 25)
Widely celebrated by the Christian community. Rain tapers — peak tourist season begins.
Peak Season
Hot / Dry
Monsoon Rain
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