Places to visit

Make your map.

Iconic landmarks, historic cities and mountain escapes — start with these Sri Lankan highlights.

Sigiriya rock fortress area
Heritage

Sigiriya

The dramatic Lion Rock is one of Sri Lanka's most recognisable historic landmarks. Explore the gardens, rock paintings and ancient remains.

Kandy temple and lake
Culture

Kandy

A hill-country city known for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake and rich cultural traditions.

Galle Fort architecture
Colonial heritage

Galle Fort

Wander through historic streets, ramparts, cafés and galleries inside the famous fortified old town.

Ella mountains
Highlands

Ella

Mountain scenery, tea estates, hiking trails and waterfalls make Ella a favourite base for exploring the hill country.

Tea country landscape
Scenic journey

Nuwara Eliya

Cooler weather, rolling tea country and colonial-era character offer a very different side of the island.

Tropical nature
Nature

Hill-country trails

Choose waterfalls, viewpoints and forest walks for a slower, greener adventure.

Suggested route

Culture → mountains → coast

Days 1–2

Heritage triangle

Begin around the ancient cultural sites and take time to explore local food and villages.

Days 3–4

Kandy & highlands

Travel into the hills for temples, tea country and scenic rail or road journeys.

Days 5–7

Southern coast

Finish with beaches, Galle Fort and a relaxed oceanfront stay.