Attractions
One of the most visited countries in the world, Sri Lanka offers almost endless possibilities for things to see and do.This small but influential country bursts with fascinating history, exciting cities, and rich cultural traditions. Historic sites are at every turn, from ancient sites to centuries-old castles.
Sri Lanka is also easy to get around, with its most popular tourist destinations well connected by trains and buses. Or you can drive between points of interest on motorways. Whether you choose to tour the country by car or public transport, you're guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura was first settled by Anuradha, a follower of Prince Vijaya the founder of the Sinhala race. Later, it was made the Capital by King Pandukabhaya... Find out more
Dambulla Cave Temple
Dambulla is a large town, situated in the Matale District, Central Province of Sri Lanka. The town is situated 148 km north-east of Colombo and 72 km north of... Find out more
Ella
Ella is one of the most famous places in the tropical island Sri Lanka. It’s well-known for many reasons; but primely, the natural paradise around the location and tourist town there... Find out more
Galle fort
Galle provides an outstanding example of an urban ensemble which illustrates the interaction of European architecture and South Asian traditions from the 16th... Find out more
Horton Plains & World's End
Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This... Find out more
Kandyan Dance
Concept of dancing in Sri Lanka originated in fear of natural power which people regarded as the supernatural building. Dance was then initiated in Sri Lanka during... Find out more
Kaudulla National Park
The park surrounds the Kaudulla reservoir. The topography is mostly flat with two long irrigation channels plus three streams running through it: the Gal Oya... Find out more
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Sri Lanka is a vital habitat for sea turtles. It has been observed that five of the seven endangered species come to the shores of Sri Lankan beaches to lay their eggs... Find out more
Lake Gregory
Named after Sir William Gregory in 1873, this is a prominent attraction used for water sports and recreational activities. Lake Park, Boat Rides are available... Find out more
Madu River
Take a magical speed-boat ride down the beautiful Madu River, a wetland estuary spreading over 900 hectares of which 770 hectares is covered with water and... Find out more
Matale - The Muthumariamman Hindu temple
Near to the main road through Matale, the Muthumariamman Hindu temple is a tall, exuberantly decorated structure that can be easily seen from afar... Find out more
Mihintale
The king Devanampiya Tissa as well as king Uttiya too built monastery buildings, stupas, ponds etc. at Mihintale in third century B.C. Hence, many kings and royal... Find out more
Minneriya National Park
Mostly flat or gently rolling land with a few monadnoks (Nilgalla peak at 885m). The habitat is predominantly dry semi-evergreen forest with many... Find out more
Negombo
Negombo is becoming one of the most thriving areas in Sri Lanka, with shopping malls that dwarf even the biggest ones in Colombo and many popular hotels due to its... Find out more
Nuwara Eliya
The modern history of Nuwara Eliya begins in 1818 when a British Surgeon, Dr. John Davy (Brother of Humphery Davy, the inventor of the Miners’ Safety Lamp), rediscovered... Find out more
Peradeniya
Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a... Find out more
Pidurangala Rock
Towards the north-east of Sigiriya Rock is a famous hill of Pidurangala rising about one mile from the site. Pidurangala rock cave temple is also a part of many Sri Lanka tours... Find out more
Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa played an important role already in the Anuradhapura period. Polonnaruwa is believed to be the “Vijitagama”, later on “Vijitapura”, which is mentioned as one of the... Find out more
Ramboda Falls
Rivers, as they flow over uneven ground or down mountains, often split into tributaries or form waterfalls. Sometimes two tributaries of the same river may form twin waterfalls very close to each other as... Find out more
Seetha Amman Temple
Located just 1 km from the Hakgala is the Seetha Amman kovil. This is the only Seetha Amman kovil in the world and is built according to South Indian architecture... Find out more
Sigiriya
Originally called Sihagiri (Remembrance Rock) and later dubbed Sigiriya (Lion Rock), the rock mass is actually the hardened magma plug of an extinct volcano that long ago eroded away... Find out more
Sri Lanka Tea
The early 1880s were a lean time in Ceylon. The colonial economy had been built almost entirely on the coffee enterprise, and when the enterprise collapsed, so did the... Find out more
Sri Pada / Adam's Peak
Buddhist pilgrims climbs the 2245m (7242ft) high mountain to honor the legendary footprint of Buddha. A large number of pilgrims visit Adam's Peak every year. The word Sri Pada means... Find out more
Stilt Fishing
Ritipanna is the Sinhalese term for stilt fishing, which is a traditional method for fishing practiced by most fishermen along the southern coast of Sri Lanka. This art is popularly seen in... Find out more
Temple of the Tooth
The Holy Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy is the most sacred shrine of Buddhism in the same vein that the Basilica of Saint Peter of Vatican, the greatest of... Find out more
Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a port city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. The city is located on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours.Trincomalee is an anglicized version of the Tamil... Find out more
Udawalawe National Park
Located on the boundary of Sri Lanka's wet and dry zones, Udawalawe National Park, is one of the best places in the world to see wild elephants. With approximately 400 elephants... Find out more
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with an area of 130,000 hectare. It is also the oldest national park which has been reopened after several years of closure due to the armed conflict... Find out more
Yala National Park
Yala National Park is situated in the south-east region of Sri Lanka and is the 2nd largest National Park in the island, situated some 300 km away from Colombo. It was at first established in... Find out more
