Magical places
From misty hill country to golden beaches — discover the island's finest.
Nuwara Eliya
'Little England' — rolling tea estates, colonial bungalows, cool climate and the world-famous Ceylon tea trail.
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka's first ancient capital — colossal white dagobas, sacred bodhi tree and 2,000 years of Buddhist heritage.
Tissamaharama
Sri Lanka's premier safari destination with the world's highest density of leopards, plus elephants, sloth bears and crocodiles.
Galle
A perfectly preserved 17th-century Dutch colonial fort by the sea — cobbled streets, boutiques, cafés and a landmark lighthouse.
Ella
A misty hill-country town famous for its colonial-era Nine Arch Bridge, tea estates and scenic train rides.
Sigiriya
A 5th-century rock citadel rising 200m above the jungle — a UNESCO World Heritage Site crowned by ancient frescoes and water gardens.
Kandy
Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist temple, Sri Dalada Maligawa, home to the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
Mirissa
A palm-fringed crescent of golden sand on the south coast — the launch point for blue-whale watching.
Trincomalee
The east coast's finest — the powdery sands of Nilaveli and Uppuveli, coral reefs and one of the world's great natural harbours.
