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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy at duskReligious Sites

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Kandy, Central Province

The most sacred Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, housing the relic of the tooth of the Buddha in the heart of Kandy.

UNESCO World HeritageBuddhist templesacred relic
Galle Fort lighthouse and ramparts at golden hourHistorical Sites

Galle Fort

Galle, Southern Province

A beautifully preserved 16th-century Dutch colonial fortress on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, blending European architecture with South Asian traditions.

UNESCO World HeritageDutch colonialfortress
Nine Arches Bridge in Ella surrounded by lush green tea plantationsNature & Parks

Ella

Badulla, Uva Province

A charming hill country town surrounded by tea plantations, waterfalls, and the famous Nine Arches Bridge, offering some of Sri Lanka's best hiking.

Nine Arches Bridgehikingtea plantations
Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress rising above the jungle canopy at sunriseHistorical Sites

Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress

Matale, Central Province

An ancient rock fortress and palace ruin atop a 200-metre granite column, Sigiriya is Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

UNESCO World Heritageancient ruinspanoramic views
The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba gleaming under a clear blue sky in AnuradhapuraHistorical Sites

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura, North central Province

The sacred city of Anuradhapura served as the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka for over a millennium, housing some of the oldest and most revered Buddhist monuments in the world.

UNESCO World Heritageancient ruinsBuddhist
Misty montane grasslands of Horton Plains National Park at dawn with distant mountain ridgesNature & Parks

Horton Plains National Park

Nuwara Eliya, Central Province

A stunning UNESCO World Heritage plateau featuring World's End, a sheer 880-metre cliff drop with panoramic views, rare cloud forests, and unique montane grasslands.

World's Endhikingcloud forest
Adam's Peak silhouette at sunrise with the sacred shadow triangleReligious Sites

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province

A sacred mountain revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike, famous for its 'sacred footprint' and spectacular sunrise pilgrimage.

pilgrimagesacred mountainsunrise
Nuwara Eliya town with misty mountains and tea plantationsHill Country

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya, Central Province

Known as 'Little England', this charming hill station at 1,868 metres features colonial architecture, tea plantations, and the coolest climate in Sri Lanka.

hill stationtea plantationscolonial
A leopard resting on a rock in Yala National ParkWildlife

Yala National Park

Hambantota, Southern Province

Sri Lanka's most visited national park, famous for having the highest density of leopards in the world alongside elephants, sloth bears, and diverse birdlife.

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Mirissa Beach golden sand with palm trees and turquoise waterBeaches

Mirissa Beach

Matara, Southern Province

A stunning crescent-shaped beach on Sri Lanka's southern coast, famous for whale watching, surfing, and breathtaking sunsets.

beachwhale watchingsurfing
A surfer riding a long wave at the main point break in Arugam Bay during golden hourBeaches

Arugam Bay

Ampara, Eastern Province

Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's premier surfing destination and a laid-back beach town on the southeast coast, renowned for its world-class point breaks, lagoon safaris, and vibrant backpacker culture.

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Golden sand beach at Bentota stretching along the turquoise Indian Ocean coastlineBeaches

Bentota

Galle, Southern Province

Sri Lanka's premier beach resort destination, where a golden coastline meets the lush Bentota River, offering water sports, river safaris, and the legacy of Geoffrey Bawa.

beachwater sportsriver safari
The ornate entrance to the Dambulla Cave Temple complex perched high on a rocky outcropReligious Sites

Dambulla Cave Temple

Matale, Central Province

The Dambulla Cave Temple is a magnificent complex of five caves containing 153 Buddha statues and over 2,100 square metres of ancient paintings, making it the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka.

UNESCO World Heritagecave templeBuddhist art
The colourful gopuram tower of Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil rising against a blue sky in JaffnaCultural

Jaffna

Jaffna, Northern Province

The vibrant capital of Sri Lanka's Northern Province, Jaffna is a treasure trove of Tamil culture, ornate Hindu temples, Dutch colonial heritage, and unique cuisine.

Tamil cultureNallur Kandaswamy TempleJaffna Fort
The reclining Buddha statue at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa bathed in warm afternoon lightHistorical Sites

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa, North central Province

The splendid medieval capital of Polonnaruwa showcases remarkably well-preserved ruins from the 11th to 13th centuries, including the magnificent Gal Vihara Buddha statues carved from living granite.

UNESCO World Heritageancient ruinsstone carvings
A herd of elephants bathing and playing in the Maha Oya river at PinnawalaWildlife

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kegalle, Sabaragamuwa Province

Home to the world's largest herd of captive elephants, Pinnawala offers unforgettable encounters with rescued elephants and their daily bathing ritual in the Maha Oya river.

elephantsorphanagebathing
Dense tropical rainforest canopy of Sinharaja Forest Reserve with mist rising through towering treesNature & Parks

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province

Sri Lanka's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest, this UNESCO World Heritage Site harbours extraordinary biodiversity with over 50% endemic species.

UNESCOrainforestendemic species
Turquoise waters and white sand of Nilaveli Beach stretching into the distance with Pigeon Island visible offshoreBeaches

Trincomalee

Trincomalee, Eastern Province

Trincomalee is a historic port city on Sri Lanka's northeast coast, blessed with one of the world's finest natural harbours, pristine beaches, sacred Hindu temples, and superb whale watching opportunities.

beachwhale watchingKoneswaram Temple
A herd of wild elephants walking across golden grasslands with the Udawalawe Reservoir and distant mountains in the backgroundWildlife

Udawalawe National Park

Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province

Udawalawe National Park is Sri Lanka's best destination for wild elephant encounters, home to 600-700 resident elephants roaming open grasslands around a vast reservoir in the island's southern lowlands.

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The curved golden bay of Unawatuna Beach with turquoise waters and palm-fringed shorelineBeaches

Unawatuna Beach

Galle, Southern Province

A sheltered crescent bay with calm turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, the iconic Japanese Peace Pagoda, and a lively beach scene just minutes from historic Galle.

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Why Sri Lanka

A Compact Island, Infinite Wonders

From ancient temples to pristine coastlines, Sri Lanka packs remarkable diversity into a breathtaking island paradise.

8 UNESCO Sites

Ancient cities and sacred temples spanning over 2,000 years of history

Stunning Beaches

1,340 km of golden coastline with world-class surfing and diving

Hill Country

Misty tea plantations, cascading waterfalls, and scenic train journeys

Rich Wildlife

Leopards, elephants, blue whales, and over 430 species of birds

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