Elephant Pass
The narrow causeway linking the Jaffna peninsula to the mainland, a place of great strategic history now marked by war memorials and the famous bulldozer monument.
At a glance
- Entry fee: Free
- Opening hours: Daylight hours
- Time needed: 30 minutes
- Best time: Daytime, as a stop on the way in or out
Getting there
On the A9 highway at the entrance to the peninsula, about 45km south of Jaffna.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Elephant Pass?
- Free.
- What are the opening hours at Elephant Pass?
- Daylight hours.
- How long should I spend at Elephant Pass?
- Plan for 30 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Elephant Pass?
- Daytime, as a stop on the way in or out.
- How do I get to Elephant Pass?
- On the A9 highway at the entrance to the peninsula, about 45km south of Jaffna.