Destinations in Sri Lanka
From the ancient cities to the tea hills and the beaches: what each region offers, how long to stay and the best time to go.
Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya Rock, the Dambulla cave temple, the royal cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura, and wild elephants.
Kandy
Sri Lanka's last royal capital, home of the Temple of the Tooth, set around a lake in green hills.
Hill country: Nuwara Eliya and Ella
Tea estates, waterfalls, cool air, Horton Plains and the hiking village of Ella.
South coast: Galle, Mirissa and beaches
The old Dutch town of Galle, palm-lined bays, surf in Weligama and whales off Mirissa.
Yala and Udawalawe
Leopards in Yala, elephants in Udawalawe – the two best-known safari parks on the island.
East coast: Trincomalee, Pasikudah and Arugam Bay
Calm seas and long beaches from May to September, when the south-west has its monsoon.
Jaffna and the north
Hindu temples, Tamil food, palmyra palms and quiet islands – a part of Sri Lanka few visitors see.
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