{"id":14,"date":"2025-11-09T04:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T04:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conf.jfn.ac.lk\/lfg\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-04-21T23:13:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:43:58","slug":"participant-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conf.jfn.ac.lk\/lfg\/participant-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Participant information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\n    :root {\n      --ink: #17211f;\n      --muted: #596966;\n      --line: #d5dfdc;\n      --paper: #fbfdfc;\n      --cloud: #edf7f4;\n      --white: #ffffff;\n      --teal: #0a6c68;\n      --teal-dark: #064b48;\n      --coral: #c5533c;\n      --mustard: #b98a23;\n      --plum: #5e4066;\n      --leaf: #2d7b4f;\n      --shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(23, 33, 31, 0.13);\n      font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\n    }\n\n    * {\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n    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section--cloud\" id=\"travel\" aria-labelledby=\"travel-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"eyebrow\">Travel Information<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"travel-title\">How to reach Jaffna<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n         \n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">Jaffna is in Northern Sri Lanka and is connected by air, train, and road. Train seats are popular, <b> so advance booking is strongly recommended. <\/b><h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"grid\">\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>By Air<\/h3>\n            <p>Jaffna International Airport, Palaly (JAF) is the nearest airport, with direct flights from Chennai, India. Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo is Sri Lanka\u2019s main international gateway.<\/p>\n            <p>Charter flight timing and booking from Colombo to Jaffna: <a href=\"https:\/\/dpaviation.lk\/destination\/flight-from-colombo-to-jaffna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">DP Aviation<\/a>.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>By Train<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"p-highlight\">Daily intercity trains run between Colombo and Jaffna. Book in advance through <a href=\"https:\/\/seatreservation.railway.gov.lk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Sri Lanka Railways seat reservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <ul>\n              <li>AC Express: 05:45-12:50<\/li>\n              <li>Night Mail: 20:00-04:00, following day<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>By Road<\/h3>\n            <p>Long-distance buses, private vans, and hired cars operate from major cities. Busses can be booked online via https:\/\/busseat.lk\/. Please contact local organisers before making any booking. <\/p>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n     <section class=\"section section--cloud\" id=\"travel\" aria-labelledby=\"travel-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <h2 id=\"travel-title\">Travelling within Jaffna<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <h3 id=\"travel-title\"> Within Jaffna, Uber and <a href=\"https:\/\/pickme.lk\/\">PickMe<\/a> offer bikes, tuk-tuks, cars, and vans. Motor bike hailing is not recommended for participants.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section\" id=\"stay\" aria-labelledby=\"stay-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"eyebrow\">Accommodation<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"stay-title\">Places to stay in Jaffna<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">A range of options is available, from high-end hotels to student-friendly stays. Organisers are working with hotels to secure concessions, and additional options are available via Booking.com.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hotels\" aria-label=\"Accommodation options\">\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Jetwing Jaffna<\/h3>\n            <p>37, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Jaffna 40000, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetwinghotels.com\/jetwingjaffna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Official website<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Tilko Jaffna City Hotel<\/h3>\n            <p>70\/6 K.K.S Road, Jaffna 40000<\/p>\n            <a href=\"mailto:info@tilkohotels.com\">info@tilkohotels.com<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Fox Jaffna<\/h3>\n            <p>No 257, K.K.S Road, Kokuvil, Jaffna 40000<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxresorts.com\/fox-jaffna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Official website<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Villa Tharahai<\/h3>\n            <p>150 Palali Road, Kokuvil East, Jaffna 40000<\/p>\n            <a href=\"tel:+94778103798\">+94 77 810 3798<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>The Thinnai<\/h3>\n            <p>No. 86, Palaly Road, Thirunelnveli, Jaffna District 40000<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/thethinnai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Official website<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Bright Inn<\/h3>\n            <p>No. 51 Sivan Road, Thirunelveli, Jaffna Town<\/p>\n            <a href=\"tel:+94774245986\">+94 77 424 5986<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Valampuri Hotel<\/h3>\n            <p>No. 148\/10, Station Road, Jaffna, Northern Province 40000<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valampurihotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Official website<\/a>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"hotel\">\n            <h3>Green Grass Hotel<\/h3>\n            <p>No. 33, Aseervatham Lane, Hospital Road, Jaffna<\/p>\n            <span>Contact hotel directly for current rates.<\/span>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--cloud\" id=\"jaffna\" aria-labelledby=\"jaffna-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap split\">\n        <div>\n          <p class=\"eyebrow\">Travelling Around Jaffna<\/p>\n          <h2 id=\"jaffna-title\">Food, climate, and local etiquette<\/h2>\n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">Jaffna has been recognised by Lonely Planet as one of the best cities to visit in 2026. The city\u2019s Tamil heritage, coastal setting, and deep traditions make it a memorable place for conference visitors.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"grid grid--two\">\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Culinary Heritage<\/h3>\n            <p>Jaffna\u2019s food is often spicier and more aromatic, shaped by roasted curry powders, coastal ingredients, coconut, and palmyrah products.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Dress and Temples<\/h3>\n            <p>Modest attire is expected at religious sites. Shoulders and knees should be covered. At some Hindu temples, including Nallur Temple, men may be required to remove shirts or upper garments.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Religious Respect<\/h3>\n            <p>Remove footwear when visiting Hindu and Buddhist temples. Avoid touching statues, and ask permission before photographing people or religious places.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>July Weather<\/h3>\n            <p>July is dry, hot, and often clear in Northern Sri Lanka. Stay hydrated, wear breathable cotton or linen, and choose bottled water for drinking.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section\" id=\"excursions\" aria-labelledby=\"excursions-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"eyebrow\">Regional Attractions<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"excursions-title\">Extra time around Jaffna<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">The Northern Province offers temples, islands, colonial sites, beaches, dunes, wildlife, and coastal viewpoints within reach of Jaffna.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"places\">\n          <article class=\"place\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/npgov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Jaffna-Fort.jpg\" alt=\"Stone fort walls near the sea\">\n            <div>\n              <h3>Jaffna Fort<\/h3>\n              <p>Sunset from the ramparts, the archaeological museum, and a historical walk through the fort. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jaffna_Fort\">For more information<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"place\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hinduismtoday.b-cdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DHpLc2JUQAA-zWb.jpg\" alt=\"A Hindu temple tower with detailed sculpture\">\n            <div>\n              <h3>Nallur Kandaswamy Temple<\/h3>\n              <p>Worship and cultural visits. <a href=\"https:\/\/nallurkandaswamydevasthanam.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Temple website<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"place\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTQ2glYbkW0UbMspqtUlGOaG5M77L-ba5Lgxw&#038;s\" alt=\"A boat on calm tropical water\">\n            <div>\n              <h3>Nainativu Island<\/h3>\n              <p>Scenic ferry ride, Nagapooshani Amman Temple, and Nagadeepa Purana Vihara Buddhist site. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nainativu\"> know more about the history of this islands<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"place\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jaffnasuthan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wp-17108269869537966636948463893109.jpg\" alt=\"A beach with bright blue water\">\n            <div>\n              <h3>Casuarina Beach<\/h3>\n              <p>Sunbathing, sunsets, swimming, and sea views. <a href=\"https:\/\/jaffnasuthan.com\/jaffna-casuarina-beach-sri-lankas-white-sand-gem\/\">For more information<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tag-list\" aria-label=\"More Northern Province attractions\">\n          <span class=\"tag\">Delft Island<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tag\">Sakkotai Cape, Point Pedro<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tag\">Manalkadu Sand Dunes<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tag\">Point Pedro Lighthouse<\/span>\n          <span class=\"tag\">Chundikulam National Park<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <h3 id=\"travel-title\">Local tour and experience providers: <a href=\"https:\/\/hijourne.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">HiJourn\u00e9<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/jaffnatourism.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Jaffna Tourism<\/a>.<\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"section section--cloud\" id=\"sri-lanka\" aria-labelledby=\"sri-lanka-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"eyebrow\">Attractions Around Sri Lanka<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"sri-lanka-title\">Ideas before or after LFG 2026<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">Participants extending their stay can combine the conference with cultural sites, beaches, national parks, hill-country train routes, and hikes.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wide-photo\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1588254215465-7ea10394d7c2?auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;q=82\" alt=\"A green hill country landscape in Sri Lanka\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"grid grid--two\">\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Cultural and Historical Sites<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sigiriyafortress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Sigiriya Rock Fortress<\/a>: climb Sigiriya, see frescoes and the mirror wall.<\/li>\n              <li>Dambulla Cave Temple: cave temple, wall paintings, Buddha statues, and religious history.<\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"https:\/\/sridaladamaligawa.lk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Temple of the Tooth Relic<\/a>: puja times, main shrine, and museum areas.<\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"https:\/\/koneswaram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Thirukoneswaram Temple<\/a>: worship and coastal views.<\/li>\n              <li>Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa: ancient temples, Sri Maha Bodhi, sacred-city walks, and early Sri Lankan history.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Beaches<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Unawatuna: snorkelling.<\/li>\n              <li>Mirissa: whale watching, surfing, Weligama reef snorkelling, Parrot Rock, Secret Beach, and sunset dining.<\/li>\n              <li>Bentota: sightseeing and water sports.<\/li>\n              <li>Hikkaduwa: sunbathing, boat rides, scuba diving, reef snorkelling, and surfing.<\/li>\n              <li>Nilaveli, Passekudah, and Arugam Bay: diving, snorkelling, sunrise walks, and surfing.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>National Parks and Nature<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilpattunationalpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Wilpattu National Park<\/a>: safari.<\/li>\n              <li>Yala National Park: safari.<\/li>\n              <li>Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage: elephants, river walk, and bottle feeding.<\/li>\n              <li>Sinharaja Forest Reserve: guided rainforest treks, wildlife, birdwatching, waterfalls, and streams.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Hill Country and Hikes<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n              <li>Ella: Ella Rock, Nine Arch Bridge, and the hill-country train ride.<\/li>\n              <li>Nuwara Eliya: Victoria Park, tea estates, Gregory Lake, Hakgala Botanical Garden, Bamburu Ela waterfall, and the Nuwara Eliya to Ella train ride.<\/li>\n              <li>Kandy and Peradeniya: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Ramboda Falls, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and the Kandy to Ella train.<\/li>\n              <li><a href=\"https:\/\/thepekoetrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">The Pekoe Trail<\/a>: over 300 km of walking through history and tea-country landscapes.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n          <h3>Hiking Notes<\/h3>\n          <ul class=\"compact-list\">\n            <li>Adam\u2019s Peak: forested hills, waterfalls, river headwaters, endemic birds, reptiles, mammals, and rich biodiversity.<\/li>\n            <li>Little Adam\u2019s Peak: marked trails through tea plantations, less than one hour to the summit, usually 5-10 km depending on the start point.<\/li>\n            <li>Ella Rock: around two hours round trip; follow marked paths and avoid misleading directions.<\/li>\n            <li>Knuckles Range: Dothalugala Nature Trail, Nitro Caves, Mini World\u2019s End, and the five-peak hike.<\/li>\n            <li>Hanthana: panoramic views near Kandy, with longer guided and shorter out-and-back routes; start early and prepare for leeches.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n    <section class=\"section\" id=\"practical\" aria-labelledby=\"practical-title\">\n      <div class=\"wrap\">\n        <div class=\"section-head\">\n          <div>\n            <p class=\"eyebrow\">Practical Information<\/p>\n            <h2 id=\"practical-title\">Admin, health, and emergency contacts<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n          <h3 id=\"travel-title\">Stay prepared for international travel to Northern Sri Lanka. Keep key numbers available offline and check official tourism resources while planning.<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"grid grid--two\">\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Money and Connectivity<\/h3>\n            <p>The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the local currency. ATMs are widely available in Jaffna.<\/p>\n            <p>Local SIM cards such as Dialog and Mobitel are available at the airport and in town. Mobile data is reliable in Jaffna, though university Wi-Fi may be restricted to certain areas.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n          <article class=\"card\">\n            <h3>Health<\/h3>\n            <p>Jaffna Teaching Hospital is the primary medical facility for the region and offers a wide range of services, including emergency care.<\/p>\n            <p>Drink bottled water, carry sun protection, and plan outdoor visits around the heat of July.<\/p>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"number-grid\" aria-label=\"Emergency numbers\" style=\"margin-top: 18px;\">\n          <div>\n            <strong>110<\/strong>\n            <span>Ambulance<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <strong>111<\/strong>\n            <span>Fire and Rescue<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <strong>116<\/strong>\n            <span>Sri Lanka Air Force Emergency Service<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <strong>118<\/strong>\n            <span>National Help Desk, Ministry of Defense<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n          <div>\n            <strong>119<\/strong>\n            <span>Police Emergency Service<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n          <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka.travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Sri Lanka Tourism<\/a>\n          <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sltda.gov.lk\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">SLTDA<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/main>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel Accommodation Jaffna Excursions Sri Lanka Practical information Travel Information How to reach Jaffna Jaffna is in Northern Sri Lanka and is connected by air, train, and road. 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