Sangupiddy Bridge
சங்குப்பிட்டி பாலம்
A long bridge across the Jaffna Lagoon, connecting the peninsula with Punarin, where lagoon sunsets and fishermen are the signature sights.
The bridge is about 290 metres long and was completed in 2011. It is the essential route from Jaffna toward Mannar along the A32 road. Beneath it, the lagoon is shallow, and fishermen can often be seen standing in the water casting nets. In the evening the setting sun turns the water golden, and in winter you may occasionally spot flamingos and other waterbirds. It is about 25 km from the city, and there is room at the end of the bridge for a brief stop to take photos.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mantri Manai & Yamuna Eri
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Jaffna
- Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
- Jaffna Archaeological Museum
- Jaffna Public Library
- Jaffna Market
- Jaffna Fort
- Manalkadu Sand Dunes