Fort Hammenhiel
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A Dutch sea fort on a small reef off Kayts Island, now operated by the navy as a distinctive hotel that accepts guests.
Fort Hammenhiel was built during the Dutch period in the 17th century. It stands on a small reef in the strait between Kayts Island and Karainagar Island, controlling the waterway into Jaffna, and was once used as a prison. It is now operated by the Sri Lankan Navy as a boutique hotel. Non-guests can view it from the Karainagar jetty side or ask about a small boat tour. It can be visited on the same route as Casuarina Beach.
Opening hours
Hours set by naval authorities
Nearby sights
- Casuarina Beach
- Charty Beach
- Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple
- Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
- Kantarodai Stupas
- Jaffna Fort
- Jaffna Market
- Jaffna Public Library