Sigiriya—often called the Lion Rock—is Sri Lanka’s most iconic fortress, rising nearly 200 meters above the plains.
Kandy is Sri Lanka’s cultural heartbeat, ringed by misty hills and centered on a serene lake.
Known as “Little England,” Nuwara Eliya is a cool-climate retreat of emerald tea estates, colonial bungalows, and cascading waterfalls.
Ella is the island’s favorite hill-country village—laid-back cafés, forested ridges, and cinematic railway scenes.
Carved into a rock outcrop, Dambulla’s cave temples house extraordinary murals and hundreds of serene Buddha statues.
Polonnaruwa’s ruins reveal a planned medieval capital of palaces, audience halls, and exquisite stonework.
Anuradhapura is the island’s spiritual cradle, dotted with colossal stupas, ancient monasteries, and the revered Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Yala’s scrub jungles and lagoons host one of the world’s highest densities of leopards, alongside elephants, sloth bears, and birds.
Galle Fort blends Dutch-era ramparts, lighthouse views, and narrow streets lined with galleries and cafés—a living heritage town by the sea.
Mirissa pairs golden beaches with ocean adventures. From December to April, blue whales migrate offshore, creating some of the world’s most reliable sightings.
Bentota is Sri Lanka’s original resort coast, perfect for jet skiing, banana-boat rides, river safaris, and serene lagoon sunsets.
A windswept plateau at 2,100–2,300 m, Horton Plains is a national park of cloud forests, montane grasslands, and the cliff-edge drop-off known as World’s End.
On the east coast, Trincomalee offers powdery beaches, coral-fringed islets, and a gentle bay perfect for snorkeling and dolphin watching.
Far north Jaffna is a tapestry of palmyra landscapes, ancient temples, colonial forts, and lively markets. Nearby Delft Island charms with wild ponies and coral walls.
Adam’s Peak is a storied conical mountain revered by multiple faiths. The pilgrimage route of thousands of steps is a moving nocturnal ascent culminating in a luminous sunrise.
