8.3350° N · 80.4108° E
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka's first ancient capital and a sprawling UNESCO sacred city of colossal brick stupas, monastic ruins and the world's oldest documented tree.
6.8404° N · 81.8353° E
Arugam Bay
A laid-back surf town on Sri Lanka's south-east coast, rated among the world's finest right-hand point breaks and the gateway to the district's wild lagoons and jungle temples.
7.7167° N · 81.7000° E
Batticaloa
A laid-back east-coast city of lagoons, islands and Dutch-era history, famous for the mysterious 'singing fish' heard from Kallady Bridge.
6.9271° N · 79.8612° E
Colombo
Sri Lanka's vibrant commercial capital, where colonial-era streets, gilded temples, buzzing bazaars and a breezy seafront meet a fast-rising modern skyline.
6.8667° N · 81.0466° E
Ella
A laid-back hill-country town wrapped in tea plantations, waterfalls and misty gap views, and the region's most popular traveller base.
6.0267° N · 80.2170° E
Galle
A UNESCO-listed colonial port town on Sri Lanka's south coast, where a Dutch-built fort of ramparts, churches and boutique streets juts into the Indian Ocean.
9.6615° N · 80.0255° E
Jaffna
The cultural capital of Sri Lanka's Tamil north, a warm, unhurried city of soaring Hindu kovils, a Dutch fort, palmyrah plains and island temples reached by navy ferries.
8.2333° N · 79.7667° E
Kalpitiya
A narrow palm-fringed peninsula between the Puttalam Lagoon and the Indian Ocean, famed for dolphin watching, kitesurfing and a historic Catholic shrine.
6.5854° N · 79.9607° E
Kalutara
A coastal town at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga, wrapped around a long golden beach and famous for its landmark hollow riverside stupa.
7.2906° N · 80.6337° E
Kandy
The last royal capital of Sri Lanka, cradled in misty hills around a serene lake and home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth.
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Sri Lanka Hotels & Resorts
Beach resorts, boutique villas, hill-country retreats and budget guesthouses across the island.
Places to Visit
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Ella, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya and every hidden gem in between.
Things to Do
Beaches, safaris, temples, waterfalls, surfing and the famous Kandy-to-Ella train ride.
Food & Restaurants
Rice & curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood — with halal and vegetarian options flagged.
Events & Festivals
Esala Perahera, Sinhala & Tamil New Year, Vesak and colourful celebrations year-round.
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