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Where to Go

Find Your Place in Sri Lanka

Start with the kind of landscape and pace you want, then explore the cities, coastlines and cultural regions that fit your journey.

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Four natural ways into the island

These traveller-friendly regions make route planning easier. You can still narrow the results by official province below.

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Cultural Heartland

Ancient capitals, sacred cities and living heritage.

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Hill Country

Tea country, mountain towns and scenic rail journeys.

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South & West Coast

Historic coastal towns, beaches and easy first stops.

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East & North

Wide beaches, distinct cultures and quieter routes.

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All destinations Central Eastern North Central North Western Northern Sabaragamuwa Southern Uva Western
Places to explore

Cultural Heartland

2 destinations

Anuradhapura
North Central

Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, a sprawling sacred city of dagobas, monasteries and reservoirs.

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Polonnaruwa
North Central

Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka's medieval capital, with far better-preserved ruins than Anuradhapura in a compact area.

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