Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island nation off the southern tip of India, known for its tea plantations, ancient cities, and coastline.

Did you know... Sri Lanka was the first country in the world to have a female head of government, elected in 1960?

Explore 10 cities and find local places in Sri Lanka.

Interesting cities in Sri Lanka

Pick a city to see what is worth visiting, what is new, and where locals eat, stay and go out.

Colombo is Sri Lanka's bustling coastal capital, blending colonial architecture with modern energy.

Kandy is the spiritual heart of the island, home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth.

Galle is a fortified colonial port town, its Dutch ramparts a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sigiriya is famed for its ancient rock fortress rising dramatically above the jungle.

Anuradhapura is a sacred ancient city of towering Buddhist stupas and ruins.

Nuwara Eliya is a cool hill town amid rolling tea plantations, nicknamed Little England.

Ella is a scenic mountain village famed for tea-clad hills and the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.

Trincomalee is a northeastern coastal city known for pristine beaches and a natural harbor.

Jaffna is the cultural heart of Sri Lanka's Tamil north, rich in temples and unique cuisine.

Negombo is a relaxed beach town near the airport, known for its fishing fleet and lagoon.

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