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Places to visit in Sri Lanka.

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Sigiriya rock surrounded by green landscapes

SigiriyaAn old palace on top of a rock, with gardens and wide views below.Explore this place

Visitors on the summit of Pidurangala rock

PidurangalaA rocky climb with a clear view across to Sigiriya.Explore this place

Dolphins leaping through blue ocean waters off Trincomalee

TrincomaleeA harbour town with seaside temples and long east-coast beaches.Explore this place

Misty lake and landscaped gardens in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara EliyaCool weather, tea-covered hills and walks beside Gregory Lake.Explore this place

Temple of the Tooth in Kandy beneath a blue sky

KandyA city of temple visits, lakeside walks and busy streets in the hills.Explore this place

A train crossing the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella

EllaHill walks, tea fields and the Nine Arch Bridge.Explore this place

Ambuluwawa tower overlooking the surrounding mountains

AmbuluwawaA white hilltop tower with a narrow staircase and mountain views.Explore this place

A leopard resting on a tree in Yala National Park

Yala National ParkJeep safaris through woodland, waterholes and leopard habitat.Explore this place

A sloth bear in Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National ParkForest safaris around natural lakes, with birds and wildlife to look for.Explore this place

Palm trees overlooking the ocean at Coconut Tree Hill in Mirissa

MirissaBeach days and palm-covered viewpoints on the south coast.Explore this place

Colombo skyline at night with the illuminated Lotus Tower and waterfront bridge

ColomboMarket streets, city temples and evenings beside the ocean.Explore this place

Galle Fort clock tower and historic ramparts

GalleOld streets, small cafes and walks along the fort walls.Explore this place

Ancient stone steps, carved guardians and temple ruins in Polonnaruwa

PolonnaruwaThe temples, carvings and palace ruins of an ancient capital.Explore this place

A surfer riding a turquoise wave at Arugam Bay

Arugam BaySurfing, sandy shores and an easy pace on the east coast.Explore this place

An illuminated Bentota river cruise boat on the water at dusk

BentotaA beach stay with river trips through green waterways nearby.Explore this place

Elephants beside a safari jeep near the reservoir in Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National ParkA reservoir and surrounding grasslands where elephants come to feed.Explore this place

A stream flowing through golden grasslands in Horton Plains

Horton PlainsA long highland walk through grassland, forest and mist.Explore this place

Palm-lined sandy coastline and turquoise ocean waters at Unawatuna

UnawatunaA sandy south-coast bay close to Galle Fort.Explore this place

An elephant splashing water beside visitors in a river at Pinnawala

PinnawalaA riverside village known for its elephant visitor attractions.Explore this place

Ornate golden temple towers and red-and-white striped walls in Jaffna

JaffnaNorthern food, Hindu temples and life around the Jaffna peninsula.Explore this place

A herd of adult elephants and calves in the grasslands of Udawalawe National Park

Udawalawe National ParkOpen-country safaris with elephants and birds to watch.Explore this place

People swimming and snorkelling beside a palm-lined beach in Hikkaduwa

HikkaduwaBeach cafes, surfing and snorkelling on the southwest coast.Explore this place

Aerial view of sandy bays, palms and blue ocean around Pasikudah

PasikudahA wide east-coast bay for beach walks and quiet days by the sea.Explore this place

A group wearing helmets and life jackets rafting through white water near Kitulgala

KitulgalaRafting on the Kelani River and walks through green countryside.Explore this place

Pink flamingos standing in shallow water with green vegetation behind them

Kumana National ParkBirdwatching and jeep safaris through wetlands, lagoons and forest.Explore this place

A sandy bay near Tangalle bordered by coconut palms and blue ocean

TangallePalm-lined beaches and quieter stays along the south coast.Explore this place

Aerial view of Hiriketiya bay with turquoise water, a curved sandy beach and palm trees

HiriketiyaA small south-coast bay with surfing, cafes and beachside stays.Explore this place