Elephantpass or "Alimankada" in Jaffna is a site of great historical significance. I was thoroughly impressed by the museum, which provided detailed explanations of the events during the civil war. The outdoor exhibits, including tanks and military equipment, added to the immersive experience. If you're interested in learning about Sri Lanka's history, a visit to Elephant Pass is a must. It's a fascinating and educational destination that shouldn't be missed. 🎖️ At Elephant Pass, you'll also find a special place dedicated to Corporal Gamini Kularatne and his incredible work in protecting Sri Lanka. Through videos, magazines, and the attacked dozer on display, you can witness his contributions to the country. This war monument commemorates all the fallen war heroes who played a vital role in eradicating terrorism in Sri Lanka. 👍 If you found this review helpful, please mark it as such to encourage more elaborate reviews that help others discover and appreciate historical sites like Elephantpass! ✅

A geographically interesting narrow isthmus which carries the railway and the A9 road into Jaffna and was of strategic importance militarily during the Civil War between the Sri Lankan forces and the Tamil Tigers. It changed hands a few times during bloody battles As such it has now become a war memorial and not everybody,s cup of tea. Land mines have been cleared. There is a small restaurant with reasonable toilets, maintained by the Army. The modernised railway station is nearby. In spite of the name there are no elephants on the pass itself.

It was the Dutch who gave it this curious name. Elephant Pass is the name given to the causeway spanning the shallow lagoon that separates the Jaffna peninsula from the rest of the island. During the time when Sri Lanka was under Dutch occupation, elephants were exported from Karaitivu, one of the islands lying off the Jaffna peninsula and an annual sale of elephants was also held in Jaffna. Elephants caught in other parts of the country were driven into the Jaffna peninsula, across this lagoon, which was later bridged and given the name Elephant Pass. Elephants no longer traverse this stretch but the fanciful name still remains.

Great hospitality by our Sri Lankan Army! Salute!

Elephant Pass is one of the most economically, militarily and ecologically valuable areas in Sri Lanka. Eight years later, on the morning of 9 January 2009, troops were able to capture power in the Elephant Pass area, marking a turning point in the war effort. Troops of the 58 Division of the Sri Lanka Army have captured the Paranthan area and then proceeded northwards along the A-9 road. Troops of the 53rd and 55th divisions of Sri Lanka Army have commenced their operations south of Muhamalai and Kilaly areas and inflicted heavy pressure on the terrorists. A large number of terrorists were killed and many more wounded due to artillery, armored vehicles and air strikes by the Air Force. The terrorists suffered heavy damages from the North and South, and were eventually forced to flee the Elephant Pass. Elephant Pass is of great military importance. Located on the A9 (Jaffna - Kandy) road, Elephant Pass is the only land access to the Jaffna Peninsula. As a result, they have lost the only way to enter the Jaffna peninsula, shattering all the dreams of the terrorists. Troops were able to liberate the Elephant Pass today. With the liberation of the Elephant Pass, the A-9 (Jaffna-Kandy) road came under full force.

This is one of the remarkable place in Sri Lanka. During the war, a brave solider Mr. Hasalaka Gamini and some other soldiers lost their life for their mother country.

Memorial place of eelam war.. connection of jaffna peninsula with the south. Can see both sunrise and sunset...

I think One of a historical place in war period.

The narrowest landstrip in Sri Lanka connecting the Jaffna peninsula with the rest of Sri Lanka. So called elephant pass since it was used as a route to transport goods to Jaffna with elephants in medieval and early colonial times. More recently it played host to the most strategic military sites in the Eelam war. It is a site which has seen many battles claiming thousands if lives. Blood has been spilt on every inch of its soil and stained the surrounding waters. You can feel an unsettling solitude in the air here.

A historical place where the War Memorial is built in memory of the War Heroes who sacrificed their lives @ Elephantpass battle ... going some further from Jaffna side to Colombo side you the memorial of "Hasalaka Gamini" ... Very important and nevet-to-miss places in your Jaffna tour ...

A man with a brave heart ...❤️

Elephant Pass is a military base which is situated in the gateway of Jaffna.

I recently visited Elephant Pass in Jaffna and was thoroughly impressed by the historical significance of the site. As a history enthusiast, I found the museum to be particularly informative, with detailed explanations of the events that took place during the civil war. The outdoor exhibits, including tanks and other military equipment, really added to the immersive experience. Overall, I highly recommend a visit to Elephant Pass for anyone interested in learning about the history of Sri Lanka. It's a fascinating and educational destination that shouldn't be missed.

Elephant pass is a historical landmark in Civil war in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 SayNoToWar