Explore by region
Destinations
From the cultural triangle to the southern coast, discover Sri Lanka's nine provinces and the districts within each.
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Central Province
The misty heart of the island — Kandy's sacred temple, endless tea plantations and the cool highland charm of Nuwara Eliya.
3 districts
Eastern Province
Surf at Arugam Bay, the natural harbour of Trincomalee, whales off Nilaveli and long, empty stretches of white sand.
3 districts
North Central Province
The Cultural Triangle's core — sacred Anuradhapura, medieval Polonnaruwa and the wildlife-rich tanks of ancient hydraulic civilisation.
2 districts
North Western Province
Coconut country with the ancient royal city of Kurunegala, Wilpattu National Park and the beaches of Kalpitiya famous for kitesurfing and dolphins.
2 districts
Northern Province
Jaffna's vibrant Tamil culture, island-hopping causeways, palmyra groves and some of the island's least-touristed beaches.
5 districts
Sabaragamuwa Province
Gem country around Ratnapura, the rainforest of Sinharaja and the pilgrim's path up Adam's Peak.
2 districts
Southern Province
Golden beaches, the fortified city of Galle, whale watching in Mirissa and leopards in Yala National Park.
3 districts
Uva Province
Ella's famous viewpoints and Nine Arch Bridge, thundering waterfalls, and misty mountain trails above the tea line.
2 districts
Western Province
Home to Colombo, the commercial capital, and the island's main international gateway. Beaches, colonial heritage and the country's best urban dining.
3 districts