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the resources the reviews the forums the calendar the links search [an error occurred while processing this directive] back to all reviews... check out more places in sri lanka... MANNER Calling Code: +94    The arid district of Manner, dotted with umbrella of thorn and baobab trees, lies in the northwest of the country. Manner Island is SriLankas largest, covering 130 sq kms and has one of the oldest ports in the country. The island is connected to the main land by a 3 km long causeway. Manner has a well preserved fort originally built by the Portuguese in 1560 and later improved by the Dutch. An important religious center Tirukketishvaram Hindu Temple lies on the coast of the mainland, north of the causeway to Manner Island. Sight seeing includes for the naturalists the baobab trees, introduced from Africa centuries ago by Arab traders are especially impressive. The Madhu Sanctuary, which is situated 40 km west of the town of Vavniya to the north of the main road to Manner, plays a major role for wild life lovers / naturalists.

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