Neduntheevu
Neduntheevu
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Delft island is an Island in the Palk Strait, northern Sri Lanka. This island is named as Delft in the Admiralty Chart unlike the other islands, whose names are Tamil. The island's area is 50 km² and it is roughly oval-shaped. Its length is 8 km and its maximum width about 6 km. Delft Islands flat grounds adds to the beauty of its breath taking views.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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saseni m
7 contributions
July 2023 • Family
Delft was really an unexpected surprise. One that should not be missed by anyone visiting Jaffna. It has historical sites (which are ruins now) mostly built by the dutch, a large baobab tree and one of the calmest beaches I've ever seen. You can also see various birds and wild horses in the island.
There is a ship operated by the navy and RDA leaving Kurikudduwan pier at 8 am and its free. The people living and working in Delft are given priority when boarding the ship and there are limited number of seats. You can also hire a private boat for around Rs. 35,000. It takes around an hour to reach the island. We had a vehicle arranged at the island to take us around. We had lunch at Delft and returned in the 3pm ship. There is another boat returning at 11 30 am. There is even a hotel in the island where you can spend the night at Delft.
Overall, this was an exceptional trip which I would not hesitate to recommend.
There is a ship operated by the navy and RDA leaving Kurikudduwan pier at 8 am and its free. The people living and working in Delft are given priority when boarding the ship and there are limited number of seats. You can also hire a private boat for around Rs. 35,000. It takes around an hour to reach the island. We had a vehicle arranged at the island to take us around. We had lunch at Delft and returned in the 3pm ship. There is another boat returning at 11 30 am. There is even a hotel in the island where you can spend the night at Delft.
Overall, this was an exceptional trip which I would not hesitate to recommend.
Written 10 July 2023
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Jane L
perth19 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Family visiting from Australia. Highly recommend our 2 tuk tuk drivers Komas (+94765389297) and Joseph (+94779321353) who took us around to the main tourist attractions including Dutch fort, pigeon house, boab tree, lighthouse, etc. Easy to arrange a day tour at a very reasonable price.
Written 10 January 2025
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Ladja
62 contributions
Oct 2020
Delft Island can be reached by boat from Punkudutivu Island. Transportation is free, but at the time of our visit the ship did not run on Sunday. At the port you can rent a tuk-tuk with a driver (about 2,500 rupees for 2-3 hours of sightseeing) or bicycles at a nearby accommodation (not verified - only billboards). I do not recommend exploring the island on foot due to the great heat. The most beautiful experience is wild horses swimming in the sea.
Written 7 October 2020
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matildaros
Stockholm, Sweden13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went here on a day trip from Jaffna. Took the 776 bus from Jaffna bus station at 6.30 am (it’s the first bus). Was very easy to find. The bus drops you off right where you get the boat over to delft. On the way there we payed around 80 rupees per person, on the way back there was no charge. Got to delft at around 9 am. A local guy immediately offered us a tuk tuk tour around the island charging 2000 rupees. It was really nice to go around the island even though maybe the sights them selves aren’t super interesting. Our guide took us to a beach to swim so make sure to bring your swimwear just in case. After the tour finished we had a tasty rice and curry lunch close to the jetty before taking the 2.30 pm boat back.
Written 11 February 2020
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Chris D
9 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
A lovely island after a free qhr boat ride provided by the sri lankan navy. The boat ride alone was interesting but may be a little rough at times and possibly overcrowded. We took our pedal cycles across which was no problem. We cycled round the island and stayed overnight. Our 'hotel' was very basic with a sea water shower which we did not use. Most people had a day trip and didnt stop. Glad we went
Written 26 February 2024
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Thilamani H
Conder, Australia90 contributions
Dec 2019
A great link with the past. Access is easy and free. We enjoyed our leisurely walk on the ramparts and grounds. As with other historical locations this would benefit with more info on the history to the present time. What is the link with other Dutch forts? Neglect of this historical perspective is sad. Grounds are unkempt and toilets terrible.
Preservation can be funded if foreigners were charged a small fee.
Preservation can be funded if foreigners were charged a small fee.
Written 9 January 2020
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Alu-Poo
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka728 contributions
Mar 2020
Delft is an old coral reef. So instead of rocks there are old corals in the soil everywhere. They use the corals to build walls (houses and garden) which makes it very special. There are some spectacular landscapes: where the horses are, the beaches, around that old Dutch stable. You can see some old Dutch buildings (fort, pigeon nest, stables). There is a beauitful baobab tree and it is nice to watch the wild horses (foals, fighting males, drinking, mud bath etc.). There are also birds to be seen (Indian curser, waders at the beach). And the overall feel of Delft is so calm (not much traffic). By the way, there are small shops to buy drinks and cookies and such (some people said there aren't). We came with the ferry in the evening, stayed two nights and went back with the ferry in the morning. This way we had a full day to enjoy Delft. Absolutely worth it.
Written 24 March 2020
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Cedric R
Colombo, Sri Lanka38 contributions
Jan 2020
Was an average tour i guess as its a 1.15min ride on boat to Island. Mostly isolated and empty houses we went on a tour of the island in a hired van which cost us around 6k. Nothing much to see other than a load of abandoned houses and a few attractions.. Good for a first time traveller to experience it
Written 26 January 2020
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TwoMumsTravelling
Colombo, Sri Lanka51 contributions
Oct 2020
We hired a open pickup and did a two hour tour of the island. saw some lovely houses many deserted with owners living in colombo / overseas, kovils all being painted brillant colours, the boabab tree, the wild horses, the old fort.
The travel over was an experience, crowded boat taking the office staff and teachers to the Island.
The travel over was an experience, crowded boat taking the office staff and teachers to the Island.
Written 18 October 2020
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Duminda_r
Brisbane, Australia84 contributions
June 2022 • Family
It’s good day trip from Jaffna. Need to leave at least by 7.00am to catch the ferry run by navy. There is return ferry at 3.00pm. Ferry is free but bit over crowded and uncomfortable. It takes 45mins. While on the island arranged a safari keep for around Rs10k. Driver will take you to most the attractions including to see ponies. There are few places to stay overnight but we didn’t check.
Written 14 August 2022
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Hi could anybody let me know whether it is possible to hire a private ferry through Sri Lankan Navy to reach the delft island ? If so , does anybody have a contact number ?
Thanks
Written 17 March 2020
Can we take my scooter with me on ferry to delft ?il if can how much they charge ?
Written 5 March 2020
Sorry, only just saw this. No scooters. It’s a passenger only ferry. Which forces you to hire a tuktuk to take you around (or walk, but it’s not pedestrian friendly).
Written 10 March 2020
Hi, how long does it take to tour the island and are their timings for the ferries?
Any contacts you have.
Written 1 April 2019
It took us about 2 hours. As we went with a guide I am not sure about ferries. We used sunrise in Sri Lanka. As you are in Sri Lanka, they may be able to help with some questions.
Written 1 April 2019
If your asking about the boat ride to & from, the Sri Lanka Navy operates 3 boats starting form 8:00am to go & 2 boats starting from 2:30pm to return. The ride costs about 50 to 100 rupees only. You need to be there really early, because there are days where the crowd is huge.
Private boats also can be booked, needs to be done at least a day in advance. Costs from 6 to 20 thousand, depending on size & number of passengers.
Written 11 December 2018
The accommodations seemed pleasant from the outside but we did not stay on the island.
Written 25 July 2018
The new boat service do we have to stay under the deck.
Written 31 December 2017
No, in fact, on the return trip is was up on the roof talking to local guys.
Written 31 December 2017
HI
You mentioned a hotel
Can you tell me it’s name . The price ?
Is there some food available on the island?
We want to spend 2 nights
Thanks a lot
Written 21 December 2017
Hi Malith, How long it will take to visit Delf island and important places ?
Written 28 August 2017
hi..itz depends..for us it took approx.2-3 hours (excl. lunch) since we wanted to return via 2.30 boat. we just skiped the sea bath too. if you can spend 4-5 hours i think itz better since you can visit every places n feel it. from kurikadduwan (punkuduthive/nagadeepa jati) its approx. 1-1.15 hourse to reach the delf and it also depens on the speed of the boat.
Written 28 August 2017
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