Religious Sites Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy, Central Province
The most sacred Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, housing the relic of the tooth of the Buddha in the heart of Kandy.
Historical Sites Galle Fort
Galle, Southern Province
A beautifully preserved 16th-century Dutch colonial fortress on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, blending European architecture with South Asian traditions.
Historical Sites Sigiriya Lion Rock Fortress
Matale, Central Province
An ancient rock fortress and palace ruin atop a 200-metre granite column, Sigiriya is Sri Lanka's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Historical Sites Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, North central Province
The sacred city of Anuradhapura served as the first capital of ancient Sri Lanka for over a millennium, housing some of the oldest and most revered Buddhist monuments in the world.
Religious Sites Dambulla Cave Temple
Matale, Central Province
The Dambulla Cave Temple is a magnificent complex of five caves containing 153 Buddha statues and over 2,100 square metres of ancient paintings, making it the largest and best-preserved cave temple in Sri Lanka.
Cultural Jaffna
Jaffna, Northern Province
The vibrant capital of Sri Lanka's Northern Province, Jaffna is a treasure trove of Tamil culture, ornate Hindu temples, Dutch colonial heritage, and unique cuisine.
Historical Sites Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa, North central Province
The splendid medieval capital of Polonnaruwa showcases remarkably well-preserved ruins from the 11th to 13th centuries, including the magnificent Gal Vihara Buddha statues carved from living granite.
Beaches Trincomalee
Trincomalee, Eastern Province
Trincomalee is a historic port city on Sri Lanka's northeast coast, blessed with one of the world's finest natural harbours, pristine beaches, sacred Hindu temples, and superb whale watching opportunities.