Why You'll Love Mannar Mannar Island connects to the mainland by a causeway and, according to legend, once linked all the way to India via the shallow limestone shoals of Adam's Bridge. It's known today for centuries-old baobab trees, a Dutch fort, and some of Sri Lanka's best migratory birdwatching.
A chain of shallow limestone shoals stretching toward India, tied to the legend of Rama's bridge in the Ramayana.
Centuries-old baobab trees, believed brought by Arab traders, are among Mannar's most distinctive natural landmarks.
The island's wetlands and lagoons are a major stopover for migratory birds arriving from November to March.
Mannar connects toward Jaffna to the north and Puttalam to the south along the northwest coast. Background: Mannar on Wikipedia.
