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Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi

Updated: March 11, 2024 12:37 PM

Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official languages of Thiruvaiyaru and Kilinochchi are Tamil and English respectively.

Currency

The official currencies of Thiruvaiyaru and Kilinochchi are the Indian Rupee (INR) and Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) respectively.

Distance

The distance between Thiruvaiyaru and Kilinochchi is approximately 290 kilometers.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Kilinochchi from Thiruvaiyaru:

  • By bus: There are several direct buses that run from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi. The journey takes about 8 hours.
  • By train: There are no direct trains from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi. However, you can take a train from Thiruvaiyaru to Colombo and then transfer to a train to Kilinochchi.
  • By air: There are no direct flights from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi. However, you can fly from Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) to Colombo International Airport (CMB) and then take a connecting flight to Kilinochchi Airport (KKS).

Expenses

The cost of travel from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year.

Here are some approximate costs:

  • Bus: INR 500-1000
  • Train: INR 1000-2000
  • Flight: INR 5000-10000

Best time to go

The best time to visit Kilinochchi is during the dry season, which runs from December to March.

What to Eat

Kilinochchi offers a variety of delicious food options, including:

  • Kotthu roti: A popular street food made with shredded roti, vegetables, and meat or seafood.
  • Idli and dosa: South Indian dishes made with fermented rice and lentils.
  • Hoppers: Bowl-shaped pancakes made with rice flour.
  • Parippu: A lentil soup.

Where to Go

Kilinochchi is home to a number of interesting places to visit, including:

  • Kilinochchi War Cemetery: A cemetery for soldiers who died in the Sri Lankan Civil War.
  • Vakarei Beach: A beautiful beach located near Kilinochchi.
  • Kandaswamy Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
  • Nallur Kandaswamy Temple: A Hindu temple located in Jaffna, about 40 kilometers from Kilinochchi.

FAQ

  1. What is the distance between Thiruvaiyaru and Kilinochchi?

    The distance between Thiruvaiyaru and Kilinochchi is approximately 290 kilometers.

  2. What is the best way to get from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi?

    The best way to get from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi is by bus.

  3. What is the cost of travel from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi?

    The cost of travel from Thiruvaiyaru to Kilinochchi will vary depending on the mode of transportation and the time of year.

  4. What is the best time to visit Kilinochchi?

    The best time to visit Kilinochchi is during the dry season, which runs from December to March.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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