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Places of Interest in Sri Lanka

The mango-shaped island of Sri Lanka is ripe for exploration. Tropical white-sand bays line the south coast of the island and inland the cool Tea Country provides opportunities for gentle walks among the verdant hills. Further north, the Cultural Triangle showcases Sri Lanka’s fascinating history with its ancient ruins, ornate cave temples and logic-defying sacred sites. The northeast and northwest coasts are developing into exciting new beach resorts, which means in terms of seasonal weather patterns, you can now have a slice of Sri Lankan sunshine year-round.

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National Parks

Adam's Peak

Located in the south of Sri Lanka’s emerald-green Hill Country, Adam’s Peak stands proud at 2,243 metres tall and has...

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Anuradhapura

The sprawling ancient city of Anuradhapura is home to a rich collection of archaeological and architectural wonders; stepped pools, bell-shaped...

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Balapitiya

A traditional fishing village with a golden sand beach, Balapitiya also sits on the Madu Ganga (River) estuary, connected to...

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Bandarawela

The bustling hill town of Bandarawela is, like Nuwara Eliya, in the cool Central Highlands, though it is further south...

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Bentota

Around 60 kilometres south of Colombo and bridging the Bentota River as it reaches the coast, Bentota was an early...

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Bogawantalawa Valley

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The Bogawantalawa Valley lies within the lush emerald-green Central Highlands of Sri Lanka and is known as ‘the Golden Valley...

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Buttala

Buttala, north of Kataragama and fringing Yala National Park, is known as the rice bowl of Sri Lanka. The region...

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Colombo

Sri Lanka's former capital (the modern capital is Sri Jayawardenpura Kotte nearby) sits in a prime position, stretching 14 kilometres...

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Dambulla

This is Sri Lanka's greatest Cave Temple complex; the walls are alive with frescoes of religious and secular scenes and...

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Deltota

Set in the heart of the hill country an hour and a half south of Kandy, Deltota is a charming...

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Ella

Ella sits right within the verdant Hill Country that Sri Lanka is famed for, making it an ideal destination for...

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Gal Oya National Park

Buried deep in the middle-eastern wilderness of Sri Lanka, Gal Oya National Park has some of the most striking landscapes in...

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Galle

Like Colombo, Galle was a thriving port long before colonial times and its accessible location on the southwest of the country...

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Haputale

Situated in Sri Lanka’s spectacular hill country, Haputale is perfectly situated for hiking in the mystically beautiful Horton Plains national...

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Horton Plains

This high grassland plateau (1,800 to 2,160 metres above sea level) became a national park, The Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, in...

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Kalpitiya

Kalpitiya is located on the West Coast, four hours north of Colombo. A dry and hot part of the island,...

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Kandalama

Kandalama is a beautiful ancient man-made lake close to Sigiriya and Dambulla. Located on its shores is the famous Kandalama...

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Kandy

Kandy was the last royal capital and is arguably one of the most picturesque cities in Sri Lanka. As it is...

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Kataragama

Kataragama is the most mystical of temple towns in Sri Lanka, and for over 2,000 years it has been a...

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Kitulgala

Kitulgala - which is named after the sago palms that surround it - is in the low hills to the...

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Knuckles Mountain Range

Stretching over 155 square kilometres of striking landscape, the Knuckles Mountain Range is a conservation area right in the heart...

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Kuchchaveli

On Sri Lanka's stunning east coast just to the north of Trincomalee, Kuchchaveli is a small quiet village in a relatively...

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Kumana National Park

Spread over an area of 356 square kilometres, Kumana National Park is a hidden gem for wildlife enthusiasts. This less...

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Matale

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka, between Kandy and Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, and surrounded by the Knuckles mountain...

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Minneriya National Park

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Minneriya’s scenery offers just the kind of respite one might be...

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Mirissa

Located 4km southeast of Weligama, Mirissa is a laid-back beach town, stretching along the golden sands that Sri Lanka is famed for....

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Negombo

Located just 7 kilometres from the international airport in Colombo, Negombo is the principle seaside destination for those wanting to stay...

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Nuwara Eliya

The cool, misty hill station of Nuwara Eliya (pronounced Noor elia) was first established as a summer retreat by the...

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Pasikuda

A pristine stretch of beach, Pasikuda Bay fronts the turquoise waters on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. Located between Trincomalee...

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Pidurangala

Two kilometres from Sigiriya, Pidurangala is a large rock outcrop home to the Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple and the Pidurangala...

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Polonnaruwa

The extraordinary ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the island's medieval capital between the 11th and 13th century. Built alongside a...

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Ritigala

Legends swirl around the mountain of Ritigala, which towers like a pile of huge, sculptural granite blocks over the surrounding...

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Sigiriya

There are few more iconic, let alone impressive, sights in Sri Lanka than the 370-metre-high rock citadel of Sigiriya, a protected UNESCO...

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Sinharaja

This 8,800-hectare reserve, near the gem-mining town of Ratnapura, in the far south of Sri Lanka, is vitally important as...

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Tangalle

Tangalle is a small fishing village on the southernmost coast of the island and is best known for its beautiful...

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Trincomalee

The largest town on Sri Lanka's eastern coast, Trincomalee is home to some great beaches with fantastic snorkelling and scuba-diving,...

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Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National Park is a 119-square mile wildlife sanctuary, centred around a large reservoir and situated on the Walawe River...

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Wadduwa

Wadduwa is located on the Southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Within a close distance of Colombo, Beruwela and Bentota, Wadduwa...

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Weligama

Weligama is a bustling coastal town roughly a 40 minute drive east of Galle, on the most southern tip of...

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Wilpattu National Park

Located on the north west of the island, Wilpattu is the oldest and largest National Park in Sri Lanka, stretching...

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Yala National Park

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For centuries, Yala National Park has been revered as an unparalleled testament to the beauty of Sri Lanka’s wilderness and...

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Wellawaya

A small town conveniently located at the crossroads to the hill country and the east coast, Wellawaya is a handy...

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Places of Interest in Sri Lanka

Adam's Peak

Anuradhapura

Balapitiya

Bandarawela

Bentota

Bogawantalawa Valley

Buttala

Colombo

Dambulla

Deltota

Ella

Gal Oya National Park

Galle

Haputale

Horton Plains

Kalpitiya

Kandalama

Kandy

Kataragama

Kitulgala

Knuckles Mountain Range

Kuchchaveli

Kumana National Park

Matale

Minneriya National Park

Mirissa

Negombo

Nuwara Eliya

Pasikuda

Pidurangala

Polonnaruwa

Ritigala

Sigiriya

Sinharaja

Tangalle

Trincomalee

Udawalawe National Park

Wadduwa

Weligama

Wilpattu National Park

Yala National Park

Wellawaya

Client Testimonials

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