Jaffna Town is a captivating blend of tradition and modernity. Its historic sites, such as the Naga Viharaya ,Jaffna Fort and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, showcase its rich cultural heritage. The bustling markets, like Jaffna Market, offer a taste of local life, and the friendly locals add warmth to your visit.Jaffna's resilience and vibrant culture shine through, making it a unique and rewarding destination to explore.

The place wasn't as busy as expected. Maybe because today is a holiday. All sorts of items for sale by these small vendors.

I recently visited a traditional items market and it was truly a unique and memorable experience. The market was bustling with vendors selling everything from handcrafted textiles and pottery to locally grown produce and exotic spices. The vibrant colors and aromas of the market created a sensory overload, and bargaining with the friendly and hospitable vendors added to the authenticity of the experience. Overall, it was a great opportunity to immerse myself in the culture and traditions of the local community, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic shopping experience.

You can buy native food and other stuffs here. Do not forget to visit the bar. They have native Palmyra arrack which you must taste. Very hot in the day time.

Many stuffs for reasonable prices ,beast dry fishes and fruits ..but there are few cheating sellers be care full when you buy some thing,...when you drive a vehicle also be carefull bikes and motorcycles come from everywhere like astoroids..😌

This place offers an experience as authentically local as you can get in Jaffna. I'd recommend trying the fresh vegetables, savoring the local sweets, and engaging with the warm and welcoming locals. A visit here is a delightful addition to your Jaffna itinerary, allowing you to immerse yourself in the genuine local culture.

I got made in Jaffna products here. (Banatu, Odial, Blackcurrant, Neem)

You can buy everything you need for daily household use here. I just explored the market with my local colleague. Bought Palmyra jaggery, cinnamon, cardamom & clive, which are supposed to be authentic products. Waiting for wife's approval of the same though! Reasonable prices, if you go inside the market and buy. Outside shops may fleece you. Clicked picture of a temple near the market, but couldn't take a picture inside...

This is the best place for all your needs for this had all the shops from groceries to clothes to jewellery to buy. Ideal place for souvenir food and other things. It cover a larger area in including a couple of streets.

Visited there for experience the Jaffna vibes.. enjoyed a 'sherbat' drink from a small vendor which was very tasty and most importantly without any after effects 😉😉

Market filled with unique products of Jaffna. Must see place in Jaffna. You can buy sweets, cane products, traditional crafts, plastic items, etc. at reasonable prices. Sellers are very helpful and genuine.

Great marker. Hart of the town. If wisiting Jaffna must go!

Very sweet Market . . . We got Mangoes here as well as Srilankan Tea . . . This a market with all the things available. . .

Jaffna Market has a deep-rooted history, reflecting the region's cultural and economic significance. It has been a focal point for trade and commerce, playing a role in the exchange of goods for centuries. The market has witnessed the evolution of Jaffna's communities and has been a hub for cultural interactions. In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize and modernize the market while preserving its historical essence. The market not only serves as a commercial center but also stands as a cultural symbol, connecting people through the exchange of products and traditions.

A good place to buy Jaffna cultural goods at an affordable price

You can buy your all kind of home needs and kitchen needs from Jaffna market. All kind of goods can be buy for a reasonable rate. If you can speak in Tamil it will be very useful for discussion with shop owners. Remember to bought an umbrella to protect with high sunshine.

Loved Fox Jaffna, Me and the family enjoyed every moment . Thank You Too The Manager Mr.Trevin Mottau & His Team, Hope too see you next year, special recognition too Scottie Awesome Waiter🙏👍😎

Best place for buy sweets, dry fish, grapes and other items. Do not buy sweet from the shops which is face to main road. Their items are expensive. Go inside the market. Their items are not very expensive and quality is good.

Jaffna Market offers a vibrant and authentic experience that captures the essence of the local culture. The bustling stalls showcase a diverse array of fresh produce, spices, and handicrafts, providing visitors with a true taste of the region. The friendly vendors and lively atmosphere create a memorable shopping experience, making Jaffna Market a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the local traditions and flavors.

Sunday shopping was better with easy parking.. Most of the shops were closed, though we managed the must buy sweets from Jaffna. Will visit again

A colourful world of northern goods and produce, the Jaffna Market is filled with exotic souvenirs that are hard to find elsewhere in Sri Lanka. In addition to shops filled with eclectic clothes and ornaments, the market also features an open-air section with fruits, vegetables and other northern foodstuffs. For example, the abundance of palmyrah products is immediately noticeable – from flour to jaggery to edible sticks, and more. Praised for various health benefits, the characteristic palmyrah tree, or odiyal as it is known here is the equivalent to the coconut tree found within other regions of Sri Lanka. Around the corner from Jetwing Jaffna, the buzzing Jaffna Market is best visited in the mornings. With the bus terminus next door, another option is to end your day’s adventure by returning to the city centre before 6 PM, browsing through the market, and carrying a heavy load of Jaffna souvenirs back to your hotel room!

The place isn’t aesthetic as exaggeratedly defined by many. This is just a ordinary public market that you can find elsewhere in the country. But still you can find authentic Jaffna produce, sweets, snacks etc. here. Also I didn’t feel very safe here due to some things I saw while visiting this place.

Mostly household items .ade of palmyra, and clay utensils. There are a shops with traditional sweets. Pretty reasonable prices, but don't forget to haggle.😁

I went their with my friends. Its located in the heart of the city so no place to park the vehicle. very crowded. people were very helpful and polite. better if you can speak tamil because few of them can speak sinhala, most sellers couldn't. you can find sweets, fruits, handcrafts and almost all the things. if you are comming to jaffna, this is one of the best visiting place buy things and experience the jaffna culture and the people.

The market spreads along the roads, yet there is also a maze of shops to discover within. Vendors sell fruits, sweet treats and traditional utensils on open-sided pavilions. A great mix of goods can be found here, from apparel, to gold, to food and utensils. Among the produce are dried fish in all sizes, various products made from the endemic thal or palmyrah and condiments such as sun-dried red chillies in spicy buttermilk. There are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables such as the mangoes, grapes, bananas, capsicums, brinjals and onions that Jaffna is quite well known for. The large jackfruits and karthacolomban, a variety of mango native to Jaffna, cannot be missed. It is said that little or nothing of the fresh produce that is delivered each day is left by the time the market closes at six in the evening. Grains and spices abound, whether in small packets or sacks. A common and sought-after spice is the Jaffna curry powder – a rich blend of roasted and ground red chilli, fennel, turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek and pepper – used most distinctly to add flavour to fish and meat curries. The Jaffna Market is also a great place to buy sweet treats unique to the peninsula. These include peanut biscuits – both vanilla and chocolate flavours, odiyal (palmyrah tuber) and jaggery made from palmyrah sap sold in kuddan – baskets of woven palmyra leaves. Bottles of nelli fruit cordial and grape wine are popular purchases. Hand-crafted household items made from palmyrah, cane and coconut are unique souvenirs. The Jaffna Market provides a glimpse into life in one of the island’s most iconic towns. It is an experience that is not to be missed.

This quite good place to shop but should develop. Market has vegetable and fruits stalls that not enough to shop people who came jaffna.

The shop keepers were friendly. Prices were cheaper compared to the priced in Colombo. Overall its a nice place to shop

Buzzing Town in north of Sri Lanka. Everything for your needs are available. Markets for fruits and vegetables also fish etc. Multiple outlets for groceries. General Hospital offering free health care. Banks and foreign currency exchange outlets.

Good place to buy products. Goods are relatively cheap. Dried fish, kottakilangu and tal jaggery available.

Having lots of fun talking to sellers. Testing everything out , 😆😆😆

Location is easy to access to everyone even coming to jaffna close to sltb bus stand. Prices was quote reasonable but you need to check 2 ,3 shops and make sure the price

Unfortunately the Jaffna market doesn't have a lot of local produce and is frustrating to navigate through. Hopefully the number of local stalls will increase in the future.

Fascinating, Vibrant open market where a visitor could sample different types of Jaffna snacks, handicraft along with the regular vegetables, fruits and other food.

A market with all the essentials items. You can buy famous Jaffna sweets from here. The jaffna grapes, nelli syrup and the sweets made from fruits of the palm trees are very popular here. Vegetables and fruits also available. Specially the bananas are very cheap.

Struggling to live. No fuel no gas. No milk powder. So difficult time going through tremendous hardships.by the Grace of Our Lord! We survive today.

Busy little market. You can still buy the childhood sweets and other items. Could do with cleaner environment.

Wide variety of fruits, sweets, and many more goods under reasonable prices.

Jaffna is a city on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Nallur Kandaswamy is a huge Hindu temple with golden arches and an ornate gopuram tower. By the coast, star-shaped Jaffna Fort was built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later occupied by the Dutch and British. Jaffna Public Library is a sy ― Google

Not all markets are popular. But Jaffna Market is one of the famous markets in Sri Lanka. People from different parts of Sri Lanka come to Jaffna. All finally go to the Jaffna market and don't fail to buy. Jaffna has some specific cuisines. Those are belong to Jaffna. Hence, people come from other parts of Sri Lanka, they bring to home those unique items. Jack fruit and grapes are seasonal fruit to jaffna. Can buy in cheaper.

Colourful shops filled with Jaffna authentic food, sweets and confectionary.

You get all jaffna sweets for a reasonable price. However I bought Mango there the seller gave me a tasty piece of mango i bought few thinking it would be the same but when i back home and tried those those were completely opposite to what i ate so be careful when bye those..Don’t let the to choose the mango for test tge taste.... i love the sweets there...

Have many local products for less price. Good place to visit if your not from this area to buy some local products. Banana, Mango, Grapes are some of the local fruits and products from Thal are very common here...

The Jaffna Market offers a vibrant and authentic experience. From fresh produce to local crafts, it's a delightful showcase of the region's diversity. The lively atmosphere and friendly vendors make it a must-visit for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Jaffna's culture and flavors.

Jaffna Market in Sri Lanka is a vibrant hub of flavors and culture! The bustling atmosphere and diverse array of fresh produce create a delightful experience. Friendly vendors, colorful stalls, and the authentic local charm make it a must-visit. A true gem in Jaffna, I highly recommend exploring this market to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Sri Lankan culinary traditions. 5/5 stars!