Things to see in Sri Lanka
What to see in Sri Lanka: an idyllic island to the south of India
Sri Lanka is a natural paradise that opened up to the world relatively recently. Formerly known as Ceylon, the country boasts astonishing natural scenery, a rich cultural heritage and an animal kingdom in which the leopard and the elephant reign supreme.
What to see in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka
Fort, Pettah, the Red Mosque, Sambodhi Chaithya… Sri Lanka’s capital city has a plethora of tourist attractions to enjoy on your sightseeing holiday
Anuradhapura, the historic first capital of Sri Lanka with one of Buddhism’s most ancient and sacred trees
Anuradhapura was the first political and religious capital of Sri Lanka and enjoyed this position for 13 years. It became hugely important because it was home to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred tree venerated by Buddhists that was planted in the third century B.C., according to local tradition.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s great archaeological treasure
Considered the eighth wonder of the world, Sigiriya includes the ruins of an ancient city and an important palace complex that is now a World Heritage Site
Kandy, a sacred Buddhist city
A World Heritage Site, Kandy was the capital city of the ancient kings, and still preserves one of the most revered relics of the Buddha: a tooth. Discover it.
Ella, the final stop on the most beautiful train journey in the world
Ella is the final stop on one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, a trip that takes passengers through the Highlands of Sri Lanka with stunning views of nature, tea plantations, and mountains blanketed in green.
What to see in Polonnaruwa: the ancient city that once thrived on the shores of a large reservoir
Any visit to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, which became Sri Lanka’s second capital city in the 20th century, is a journey back in time to a period of splendour for the various Sinhalese kings.
Nuwara Eliya, the best place for visiting Sri Lanka’s famous tea fields
Nuwara Eliya is well worth a stop if you are travelling by train to Ella from Kandy. Located at an altitude of almost 2,000 metres, the tea plantations, the remnants of the British colonial era and the Horton Plains National Park, which is not far from the city, are a major attraction when visiting Sri Lanka.
What you can see in Dambulla, the city of the Golden Temple
Listed as a World Heritage Site, this town forms part of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, and is home to important ancient temples.
Minneriya National Park, the elephant kingdom
Minneriya National Park is an ideal place to see elephant herds in the wild, without being too far from other tourist attractions.