This Road Was Closed to Tourists for Many Years! 🇱🇰

I get out of Jaffna City to ride the Jaffna coastline and find the best beach! I first headed out to KKS Beach, but it wasn't very good, so I headed all the way along the coastline to the incredible Manatkaadu Beach!
Don't miss my first day in Jaffna vlog, "What's JAFFNA Really Like? Is It Safe? 🇱🇰" • What's JAFFNA Really L... .
On the way, we stop at Point Pedro (Sakkotei Cape) and find a strange ruined church and cemetery in the sand.
If you're going to Jaffna, I've uploaded a blog about the best restaurants, and there's a handy tourist map of the region at the top of the post too blog.karlrock.com/my-favourit....
St. Anthony's Church on Google Maps goo.gl/maps/YZWzfuMwQJtJcdt7A.
Manatkaadu Beach on Google Maps goo.gl/maps/WGFoKGbPZQThesaGA.
00:00 Let's ride the Jaffna coastline!
00:52 An unexpected stop in the middle of nowhere
02:28 This is the northernmost point of Sri Lanka! (Point Pedro)
03:49 A church and ceremony buried in sand dunes (St. Anthony's Church)
04:43 The best beach in Jaffna! (Manatkaadu Beach)
05:36 So, did I enjoy myself in Jaffna?
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[@KarlRock]

Don't miss my first day in Jaffna vlog, "What's JAFFNA Really Like? Is It Safe? 🇱🇰" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLRpauEjMmEmJI If you're going to Jaffna, I've uploaded a blog about the best restaurants, and there's a handy tourist map of the region at the top of the post too blog.karlrock.com/my-favourite-restaurants-in-jaffna/

[@vigneshm8458]

Vanakam

[@menuka99]

Hello Karl, I am from Sri Lanka. I have been watching your videos for many years. I hope this will be a great vacation for you.

[@-Anon-Ymous]

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[@alexmatik654]

Wow love the place is fantastic have nice day.

[@ravimahli2627]

Good morning 🌅🌄

[@Rajeelive]

I’m srilankan from Jaffna living in Switzerland 🇨🇭. I love it. Jaffna. Beautiful

[@theconfooosedone2992]

I just love how being in such a tough situation u didn't stop making vids and worked hard to entertain us !

[@pahuljichey7898]

It’s a sad situation but rules are equal for everyone. U cannot come to any country on tourist visa and participate in protest/ government campaign. It’s wrong.

[@theconfooosedone2992]

@@pahuljichey7898 I mean if we are technically speaking your correct , but he started living in India and rn he is staying in hotels , etc away from his wife and other. So I just wanted to appriciate his efforts.

[@pahuljichey7898]

@@theconfooosedone2992 I know that’s sad I appreciate it too he’s done a lot for india too but somethings he done in india are really wrong. Hope he apologises and comes back to india ♥️

[@theconfooosedone2992]

@@ElonHusky ikr.

[@gamez1710]

This video is very old

[@gowthampr5081]

Love from Tamilnadu ❤

[@jvkayy]

The Jaffna journey continues! Let's goooo ✨🙃🙃!!! Real happy and glad to see another vlog :)

[@balachandardevaraj496]

Tamil people are generally humble, soft-spoken and good-hearted. I hope you visit Tamil Nadu as well. I agree, small towns are the most natural and beautiful.

[@tyrewald9083]

Yes. Read "Travels in Smalltown India", well written, I wetted my pants, so much laughing.

[@coolrcm]

Awesome to see you showing this great country to your amazing community. Much love from a proud Sri Lankan ❤️

[@powdernolz8148]

I went around this time years back and there was no wetland so obviously it has rained a lot recently. As someone of Ceylonese origin I’m very happy you’re enjoying Jaffna and promoting its tourism 👍🏼😃 I also really like the fact you went to the north first rather than the promoted places like Kandy and Galle.

[@tyrewald9083]

Not much to do in G. and K..

[@unijaggerflax2975]

Hey Karl, I love your videos. So happy to see you exploring!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I'm so glad that you're enjoying your trip, and that's quite the beach!

[@tiarobinson]

I'm surprised by Jaffna, what an incredible place it is. Love the laid-back tropical oasis feel it gives. Definitely adding this to my list of go-to-places.🌴👍 Good to see you enjoying yourself, keep thriving mate.

[@sohiniwellen8497]

...look forward to every KZbin video! It's a great day when you pit up a new post...thanks always for sharing your adventures!

[@barryobrien1890]

Hard to imagine that this was the site of one of the most brutal civil wars in modern history. The Sri Lankan war was one of the very few wars in history that did not end in a cease fire and negotiated settlement, but rather a total analiation of the loosing faction. After more than 40 years of fighting on and off, through numerous ceasefires and close victories for both sides, so much distrust had built up on both sides that a peace agreement became impossible. It is really a tragic piece of history. It's so nice to see happy locals and things have moved on. I can understand the military presence as the war was so recent. Glad You have found a beautiful place to wait out the smoggy Delhi winter months. With luck you will be home soon. Take care and relax

[@damianxavier7343]

The military presence in this video is mainly due to the Chinese official that visited Jaffna at that time. Otherwise generally there is not too much military presence (there is military presence but not like everywhere, only in important places)

[@starrynight43451]

Jaffna didn't see 40 years of war. It was in governmental control since 1995

[@barryobrien1890]

@@starrynight43451 there was a big battle on the jaffina peninsula in 2006. Either way, having a war surrounding a city can't be too settling. Pretty tragic overall for such a beautiful place with wonderful friendly people.

[@nedm6387]

Love to see you in my parent's home! Thanks for showing us how it's like, I'd love to take my parents back someday :)

[@siamesejasmine]

I really would love to visit Sri Lanka! So lush and tropical! Thank you for sharing! 🌟❤️

[@Angel_m7]

That beach looks really beautiful! ✌🏼

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

It's nice to see you unwinding from your scammer hunting to show us some lovely places. I haven't done much travelling in my life but the places I have been to I always preferred the smaller places too.

[@Hercules718]

Wow. First rate content as always, Karl. Nice. The ocean is beautiful. You are keeping the dream of travel alive and not letting anything stop you. You are in Sri Lanka. Cool. Please visit Kandy. Take care.

[@kosican5147]

Kia ora bro enjoying ur content keep it up Jaffna looks beautiful and yes the beach reminds me of some New Zealand beaches, safe travels bro.

[@KarlRock]

Kia Ora Bro. Thank you!

[@Willow_508_]

I'm glad your showing another side . I'm an Aussie . Jaffna is beautiful. The golden temple especially. It' looks very tropical, and the locals Lovely. Always safe travels

[@GuessMyName234]

Yey another video in Sri Lanka my fiancé is Sri Lankan and I can't wait to visit 🇱🇰♥️

[@tajeetjugmohan9175]

That is so cool. Enjoy yourself. Be safe.

[@caitlinhodder7367]

your videos are so calming and always help me get to sleep so thankyou sm

[@MaryContrary1]

I'm glad you had a fun day at the beach !

[@djripster]

As a Sri Lankan, Thank you for highlighting your trip to Jaffna. I hadnt seen any other Sri Lankan videos on your channel before this one

[@derbart07]

Thanks for showing us somewhere remote and new!

[@chandraravindran8602]

Hi I born in this place. I am in London now. I can see my mother land now through your video. Lovely feeling😘

[@internationaldisabilityrig231]

This is so Awesome, Karl.

[@jonnyp2432]

Quality as always best channel on KZbin !!!

[@thirugt7540]

Glad you are enjoying Jaffna. Great place to go on holiday & relax

[@lomithawickramarachchi7649]

Eyy, been always waiting for you to come to Sri lanka. Now you gotta learn Sinhala too! 😂🇱🇰

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Lovely mate.. seeing Tamil in your channel.. I am an Aussie from Melbourne back to my native - Pollachi, Tamilnadu.. Please do visit Pollachi.

[@adamfarris1458]

Cool video, Karl!

[@seanziegler2135]

just started watchin your channel recently, and you are a good man. Great videos and I pray you will see you beautiful bride soon.

[@hussamzain7096]

please go to the eastern side to a small town called sainthamaruthu their hospitality is so good, love from Oman ♥️🇴🇲

[@amitbhattacharjyya2088]

You are one of the best blogger , I have ever heard. Stay safe. God bless you. Grt to know you are back in India.

[@theevanpyle]

Hi Karl! Thanks so much for your videos of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@blue0october260]

@KarlRock It is great seeing you out and about on 2 wheels. (My passion is Motorbikes) I can feel to a degree how your feeling riding along those awesome wetlands and seeing the sights along the way. So much to see that even if you Vlogged daily for hours, we would not see it all. This is on my list of places to visit one day. Reminds me of Malta to some degree but also Trinidad with the fishing boats that they go out very early in the morning to catch their fish. I know Manisha can't be with you all the time, but so really hope that you can bring her along to some of these places you are visiting, so we can see you both together again. Everyone is with me when I say that we all can't wait for the Blacklist to be dealt with and we can get more of the story without endangering your life. Stay well Karl, from One Biker to another, keep it shiny side up and rubber side down! All the best from the UK. 😊

[@KarlRock]

Thanks Bro! I really miss riding. My bike is in Delhi waiting for me. My brother-in-law and I are planning a big ride when I get back. I can't wait. Thanks again!

[@egregiouslytalented2381]

hey karl another wonderful video the background music and the raw travel , it just feels so lively just wanted ask if you have met and talked with the locals abt the civil war n the current situation

[@theequalizer9154]

Sir, you live a great life! Enjoy your travels, as I enjoy your travels! Thank you.

[@carolgoergens9275]

Really liked this video loved the music, best video in a long while

[@nepenthezgd9922]

Hi Karl, hope you are well. I'm in Galle, Sri Lanka with my man. It's also our first time in Sri Lanka and have travelled in India many times. Be great to meet up in you are if Galle at some point and share stories. Take care on the roads with your scooter and enjoy Sri Lanka

[@AverageVoid5]

Karl, when you get some downtime between travel I would love to know what the travel must haves for you is. Coming from a fellow gamer and travel lover I find it so interesting you still finding time to get that halo campaign, I know before you mentioned being interested in the next gen consoles(My favorite two episodes are the touring gaming stores in India and Pakistan!) Just wondering if you ended up becoming a PC gamer or gotta pack a console when you go. But past all the gaming just seeing what you pack for long trips how much luggage do you bring. Thanks for some of my favorite youtube content, Karl!

[@thariq1982]

Welcome! Hi, Karl few crocs roaming in coastal areas, always talk to locals before before getting a dip. Have a wonderful stay!

[@anurandey1424]

Love ur work man , u seems to love our country more than we do

[@charliepeters7122]

I think you can appreciate somewhere more when you’re not born and raised there.

[@Superposition01]

Just found your channel somehow, awesome work!

[@Akilan21]

Loved the video man enjoy Sri Lanka, from Canada 🔥

[@saseram9494]

Beautiful scenery and beach!👍

[@bhavanikidnapillai292]

Manatkadu beach is beautiful and clean. I went there long time ago. Enjoy brother.

[@akhilshah2157]

We connect so well with you karl

[@xanderdanielson2679]

Great video Karl! Really enjoyed it and glad you introduced us to this place! Also, what is the beautiful that starts at 3:49?

[@VigneshWaran-ln8hd]

Happy To See this Places This Places Have Big History, s Behind Thank. you 🔥👍

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

Cool 👍 I’ve always wondered what the neighboring Indian province of Tamil Nadu is like. It’s one of the largest provinces in the country but few tourists seem to go there.

[@kithsiri09]

One clarification, it’s not a neighboring province of India, it’s a part of Sri Lanka.

[@damianxavier7343]

As the above comment says, it is a part of Sri lanka and not India.

[@tyrewald9083]

@@kithsiri09 Sure, India just a few mls away.

[@tyrewald9083]

They go-many interesting places, way better than boring SL! Mata Bharat is such a great country.

[@damianxavier7343]

@@tyrewald9083 SL isn't boring. There's a lot to do and see. Ofcourse I'm biased, but in no way is Sri Lanka boring. I'm pretty sure you haven't seen much abt the country.

[@cyberpegusus]

Sri Lanka is a beautiful country in general, would love to see you vist different parts of it as well boss man.

[@kandiahganeshalingam173]

Thanks for your lovely Vlog, Karl. Originating from Jaffna, I enjoyed , All your three vlogs . Keep up the good work. Kandiah Ganeshalingam. UK

[@travelsdzoon223]

I love watching your videos so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@rolling-home]

Heyy, your channel looks so interesting!

[@tharanit4856]

I don’t know how but fortunately YT gave me one of your videos for recommending… And found that you love our home town Jaffna. யாழ்ப்பாணம் Then I started watching your vlogs. They are great. ( I did subscribe) Good luck for your adventures.

[@rajeshrajput6772]

Love you sir I am following you from last 2.5 year and many many thank you for entertain us 💗👍love from India. Kolkata 🇮🇳💗

[@johonanandrewgomes7593]

Try to check out central sri lanka and the mountains there. As well as the east coast with Trincomalee!

[@yank3656]

thanks for sharing Karl Rock

[@DomiTravels]

Hey karl! i wasnt been able to watch your last like 3-4 videos! because of the lack of internet here! when i first pressed play i thought : wow that looks like outside here in sri lanka! (i didnt know jaffna is sri lankan ). but yeah , awesome video! gonna watch the nepal stuff i missed next!' funnily we are traveling the exact opposite way (me : sri lanka => nepal . You : Nepal => sri lanka) if you havent been to Kandy yet, come over and i show you arround :) I'm here until january 23th. enjoy your journey! and hope to see you back in india soon :)!

[@KarlRock]

Thanks Bro. I'm in Pakistan now though. Enjoy Sri Lanka.

[@dapperbloom4584]

@@KarlRock Sad to hear that u r roaming around India but can't get in 😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😖😣😞...

[@dineshrodrigo5452]

Lots Loves from Sri Lanka. Great video

[@aaryasidhikini9934]

Karl ji , definitely missing you in India . It's been a really very long time ! Just waiting for the day when u land happily in India . Then we all will enjoy vlogging once , also not to forget some lovely moment with Manisha ji . Lots of love ❤ Stay Healthy 😊😌

[@jhanavis5690]

Lots of love from Tamilnadu❤

[@elvercomable]

Always a Joy to follow you

[@lohith_sai]

Hopefully, tourism in Srilanka picks up stronger & let them come out of economic trouble due to the Wuhan virus Thanks Karl for giving us such a wonderful vlog. Waiting for more detailed vlogs about Tamil-regions of Srilanka

[@chrismarlon7146]

Nice to see you in 🇱🇰 I am a Srilankan from Colombo, I have Subscribed you long ago. Visit the East Coast, Up Country Kandy, Nuwaraeliya, Horton Planes ( World's End), Badulla ,Passara, Madulsima ( Mini Worlds End), and South Coast Yala , Hambantota , Hikkaduwa

[@tivsgaming1382]

I'm jealous you've gone to good places here when i went sri lanka the most recent time to see family is was a nightmare so i'm glad you're having a good trip

[@davidpercival2586]

Sweet as bro 💯👍👍

[@nothing-kn3tc]

still waiting on that merch brother! Please make some soon!

[@dubstepZOMBIE64]

Love how you can love home to here In New Zealand. Does really look like our beaches. Any chance on your gamertag?

[@jeffcozins7733]

Karl can you please go to a cricket game? Love the video's, been asking for years. Cheers from Perth.

[@redzone4259]

Thanks for inform about jafna ☺ From 😎 Delhi india.

[@uchihaobito5623]

Karl please visit Bhutan next i love that place :)

[@user-zm9gc1kt8b]

You should do a series videos Karl revisiting this small list of places 😎🙏

[@trafalgard.waterlaw5892]

I love all your videos your the best vlogger and scam hunter in the world

[@desitravellover2376]

Very nice to know you use Go Pro as well... I am using Hero 8

[@barrykean1832]

Hey brother .I just found you on KZbin by chance .like them a lot .love seeing the landscape. It's like scotland in many ways .but can I ask you .would you do a vid of the sky at night ther .would love to see the stars .thank you from your friend baz

[@lexatrice2600]

Oh! I really loved that Halo Infinite campaign. Most fun game I've ever Played.

[@FlightNSurf]

Thanks for visiting.

[@sepic13]

Greetings from Australia!! I hope you are doing well and wife !! We are coping some shit in Australia with these covid bs!!

[@KarlRock]

Thanks Bhai. Hope you're doing ok in AU

[@joeybenra]

We love you brother …. INDIA 🇮🇳 is waiting for you …. 👏🏽

[@cfcuker]

I was there about 11 months before you. We saw 3 other foreigners the whole week. Nearly everything was closed! Lovely place though, a must visit.

[@stealthworx4371]

MANN I can't wait to visit my home country again! been 3 long arse years since the last visit and this series isnt going to help lol

[@donb6514]

Great video

[@NJ-pw6jg]

What a clean and quiet place.

[@Kamal-ju6qx]

glad you enjoy sri lanka. and i need to tell you that before you swim/bathe in any river/beach or lake first ask from the locals is it safe.lots of people died this month from drowning

[@BeaHindebars]

So true. A good friend of mine died in Sri Lanka 4 years ago, not even swimming, he was having fun jumping the waves.

[@VlogwithSaba]

I hope he notices your comment. This is a very thoughtful comment🧡

[@leechee5721]

Yes the beach where Karl was , has really strong waves , the locals know hot to swim there but as a foreigner I wouldn’t try. I’m a good swimmer but even I didn’t tried that .

[@tyrewald9083]

Swam there, no problems for a well versed swimmer.

[@wargamulaya-816]

Can you visit Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka.. It's freezing cold there and has so many beautiful scenaries

[@arunaibbaunlimited9351]

Nice tour 👌👌👌👌

[@YuveshanthDharmalingam]

Manatkaadu means sand forrest, got the name because of those sand dunes formed when beach sand is swept across by the wind

[@skanthaSubra]

I love the way look the places.this my former home town.

[@sandeepkumar-tg7hg]

We love Karl Rock 🙏 great human being

[@gabinorodriguez2449]

The youth hostel restaurant in jatfna. I had a good times there.

[@BeaHindebars]

I spent 2 weeks travelling around the South of Sri Lanka in late 2019, it was amazing but the sea conditions were rarely safe, many people, tourists and locals alike drown every year.

[@tyrewald9083]

It is not the sea, it is simply stupidity of people.

[@desitravellover2376]

I loved your vlogs... Lakshadweep ones most beautiful... You can see my DP from Agatti Island

[@xxxamuchixx]

Looks fun

[@ADMKalghamANTkatchiABJparty]

You must visit Tamilnadu ... Coimbatore chennai madurai ooty kanyakumari all place are little different from one another u must visit all these cities ❤

[@purefoldnz3070]

You should go to Kandy and revisit the locations they used to film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and where they filmed Bridge on the River Kwai.

[@sprouts5535]

Lmao love that Karl plays Halo.