Matale District, Central Province
Sigiriya
The ancient Lion Rock fortress rising above emerald jungle.
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Badulla District, Uva Province
Ella
Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.
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Kandy District, Central Province
Kandy
The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
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Hambantota & Monaragala Districts
Yala
Leopards, elephants and golden savanna safaris.
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Matara District, Southern Province
Mirissa
Palm-fringed bays, whale watching and laid-back beach days.
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Galle District, Southern Province
Galle
A colonial fort town of ramparts, lighthouses and ocean sunsets.
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Matale District, Central Province
Sigiriya
The ancient Lion Rock fortress rising above emerald jungle.
Explore DestinationBadulla District, Uva Province
Ella
Misty tea hills, the Nine Arch Bridge and scenic train rides.
Explore DestinationKandy District, Central Province
Kandy
The last royal capital, home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Explore DestinationHambantota & Monaragala Districts
Yala
Leopards, elephants and golden savanna safaris.
Explore DestinationMatara District, Southern Province
Mirissa
Palm-fringed bays, whale watching and laid-back beach days.
Explore DestinationGalle District, Southern Province
Galle
A colonial fort town of ramparts, lighthouses and ocean sunsets.
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Anuradhapura District, North Central Province
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka's first great kingdom, with vast stupas and sacred sites.
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Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province
Polonnaruwa
A medieval royal capital of palaces, temples and rock-carved Buddhas.
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Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Cool highlands, rolling tea estates and colonial charm.
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Trincomalee District, Eastern Province
Trincomalee
White-sand beaches, a deep natural harbour and clifftop temples.
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Matale District, Central Province
Dambulla
Golden cave temples filled with ancient statues and murals.
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Ratnapura & Monaragala Districts
Udawalawe
Open grasslands with some of the island's best elephant sightings.
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