For a small tear drop shaped island, Sri Lanka is diverse making it fascinating and easy to explore. Buzzing modern city life of capital Colombo, hill country’s ancient capital - Kandy and the colonial fort city Galle define modern Sri Lanka. There is much more to Sri Lanka in the less visited places including rustic beauty of Jaffna in far north to quiet secluded pristine beaches of the east while the vibrant south/west coast has been always a favourite hotspot of holiday makers. Laid back rural life with rich cultural heritage in the cultural triangle, whimsical tea country and bewildering wildlife encounters are never to be missed. Explore more of quaint to popular places in Sri Lanka for your travel in this section.
The Cultural Triangle is often used to refer to an area in Sri Lanka that consists of five UNESCO World Heritage sites full of archaeological treasures dating back two millennia. Cities to the north and northwest of the capital Col...
Sigiriya, a UNESCO Heritage site and place of archaeological significance, is a massive ancient Rock Fortress situated in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka. This is by far is the most-visited and the most profound highlight in the...
Ella is a small town nestled in the picturesque central highlands of Sri Lanka. Its old-world charm, rich biodiversity and laid-back ambience has put it on the map for adventurous travellers to Sri Lanka. Ella is a great place to st...
Nuwara Eliya is one of the largest and populated towns in the central highlands of Sri Lanka surrounded by acres and acres of tiered tea plantations. Fondly known as ‘Little England’ it is rich with colonial heritage includin...
Sri Lanka’s tea country is spectacularly beautiful. Misty mountains, cascading waterfalls, acres and acres of tea plantations dotted with colourfully clad ladies who pluck tea meticulously, are certainly unique to the region. The t...
One of the most popular areas with travellers is Sri Lanka’s inviting, warm, sunny southern coastline. It has been so for many decades. Plush accommodation, long stretches of sandy beaches, old towns and seaside restaurants has add...
Sri Lanka’s north is unique and characterised by its past and remoteness. Isolated from the rest of the country, northern Sri Lanka is where authentic experiences are plenty coupled with laidback life, old traditions, flavourful cu...
The east coast of Sri Lanka is remote and picturesque. With stunning blue ocean fronts and pristine, white, sandy beaches, it is the best place for a quite beach stay. Filled with authenticity, local culture and fresh seafood, this regio...
While Sri Lanka’s west coast from the capital city Colombo down to the southern World Heritage city of Galle has been a popular holiday destination for travellers for many decades, the lesser-known western coastline stretching nort...
Trincomalee, situated on the east coast of Sri Lanka, is a coastal town with natural harbour and endless stretches of sandy beaches. Trincomalee is best known for its natural harbour and sandy quiet beaches, vibrant locals, diverse cultu...
Dotted between a stretch of beach and a small strip of road on the eastern coast, Arugam Bay has been on the map of Sri Lanka for a while as a surfer’s paradise. Its laid-back ambience attracts many surfing enthusiasts annually dur...
Jaffna, the capital of northern Sri Lanka, has been isolated for decades from the rest of the country. It is rustic, raw and quite different to the rest of Sri Lanka and remains on the backroads. Genuine smiles, warm hospitality, unique...
Mirissa, a small coastal town is just an hour and a half away from Colombo. Its quirky nature has made it popular with travellers in the last decade. A welcoming beachfront, seaside cafes together with the opportunity to see whales in th...
Deep on the southern coastline is the town of Tangalle with beautiful sandy beaches that are quiet and private. This picturesque coastal town is vibrant with markets, ancient temples and busy commuters. Surrounded by wildlife sanctuaries...
Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka. By far the largest and most culturally diverse, this city’s unique landscape consists of sky rises, heritage buildings with colonial architecture. The Indian ocean, tropical gardens i...
Kandy, situated in the hill country of Sri Lanka is the last ancient Kingdom. Best known for its famed Temple of Tooth, the city has a lot more to offer including stunning landscapes, ancient temples, unique crafts and cuisine, colonial...
Galle is best known as for its charming UNESCO Heritage site, Galle Fort. Located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka, this lovely place is just an hour an half drive from the capital. Its best explored on foot while staying inside the ra...