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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka travel guide
  • Lion Rock fortress rising above the water gardens and forest, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

    Cultural Triangle

    Sigiriya

    A fifth-century sky fortress crowning a sheer granite rock above the jungle.

  • Stupa ringed by seated Buddha statues beneath painted rock ceilings, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka

    Cultural Triangle

    Dambulla

    Cave temples glowing with gilded Buddhas and two thousand years of painted ceilings.

  • White walls and red-roofed octagon of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, Sri Lanka

    Hill Country

    Kandy

    The last royal capital, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth beside a tranquil lake.

  • Mist rolling over the hills above Nuwara Eliya town, Sri Lanka

    Hill Country

    Nuwara Eliya

    Misty tea estates, cool mountain air and colonial charm in “Little England”.

  • Blue train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge among forested hills and tea, near Ella, Sri Lanka

    Hill Country

    Ella

    The Nine Arch Bridge, waterfalls and some of the island’s most scenic hill walks.

  • Sri Lankan leopard resting on a rock beside a tree, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka

    South-East

    Yala National Park

    Leopards, elephants and sloth bears in Sri Lanka’s most celebrated safari park.

  • Udawalawe reservoir stretching to distant mountains under a cloud-dotted sky, Sri Lanka

    South

    Udawalawe

    Open grasslands where wild elephant herds roam year-round.

  • Palm-fringed curve of Mirissa beach with colourful umbrellas on the sand, Sri Lanka

    South Coast

    Mirissa

    Palm-fringed beaches, sunset viewpoints and seasonal blue whale encounters.

  • Aerial view of the ramparts and red-roofed old town of Galle Fort on its headland, Galle, Sri Lanka

    South Coast

    Galle

    A UNESCO-listed fort town of ramparts, boutiques and sea-breeze streets.

  • Quiet golden beach backed by lush palms and coastal greenery, Bentota, Sri Lanka

    West Coast

    Bentota

    Golden beaches, slow river cruises and elegant coastal resorts within easy reach of the airport.

  • People strolling along a palm-shaded beach beside the surf, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

    South-West Coast

    Hikkaduwa

    Coral gardens, sea turtles and a laid-back surf-town atmosphere.

  • Illuminated towers and the Lotus Tower on the waterfront skyline at night, Colombo, Sri Lanka

    West Coast

    Colombo

    A cosmopolitan capital of colonial landmarks, bustling markets and waterfront dining.

  • Colourful fishing boats moored along the lagoon, Negombo, Sri Lanka

    West Coast

    Negombo

    A relaxed lagoon town minutes from the airport, perfect for arrival or departure.

  • Sweeping turquoise bay dotted with boats, with the town along the shore, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

    East Coast

    Trincomalee

    A great natural harbour, a clifftop temple and coral-rich waters on the east coast.

  • Large rounded boulders and palm trees beside calm blue water, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka

    East Coast

    Pasikuda

    Shallow, glass-calm waters and resort luxury on a sheltered eastern bay.

  • White dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa under a blue sky with Buddhist flags, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

    Cultural Triangle

    Anuradhapura

    Sri Lanka’s first great capital, with colossal stupas and a sacred bodhi tree.

  • Brick walls of the Royal Palace ruins above green lawns, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

    Cultural Triangle

    Polonnaruwa

    A beautifully preserved medieval capital of palaces, temples and rock-cut Buddhas.

  • Ornate golden entrance arch and red gopuram tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil beside its red and white striped walls, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

    Northern Province

    Jaffna

    Vibrant Tamil culture, grand Hindu temples and peaceful island landscapes in the far north.

  • Pointed summit of Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) rising above forested slopes, Sri Lanka

    Hill Country

    Adam’s Peak

    A sacred night-time pilgrimage to watch sunrise from the summit of Sri Pada.

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