Central Province
Matale District
The cultural triangle's rocky heart.
UNESCO sitesAncient ruinsSpice gardens
2 attractions
03 / Destinations
The island, district by district.
Pick a district to open a full guide — main attractions, things to do, insider tips, exact map locations, and hand-picked service providers for stays, food, tours, and transport.
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12 districts
Choose a district to explore
Central Province
Kandy District
Sri Lanka's spiritual capital.
Buddhist heritageCultural showsBotanic gardens
1 attraction
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya District
Little England in the clouds.
Tea countryHikes & waterfallsCool-weather escapes
2 attractions
Sabaragamuwa Province
Kegalle District
Elephants, rivers, and rainforest edges.
Elephant encountersFamily day tripsRiver scenery
1 attraction
Uva Province
Badulla District
Ella's hills, waterfalls, and railway magic.
Train journeysShort hikesTea estate stays
1 attraction
Southern Province
Galle District
Dutch fort walls meet turquoise water.
Colonial heritageBeach & reefBoutique stays
5 attractions
Southern Province
Matara District
Surf towns, whale coast, hidden coves.
SurfingWhale watchingBeach villages
3 attractions
Southern Province
Hambantota District
Leopards, lagoons, and turtle nights.
Wildlife safarisTurtle watchingQuiet beaches
3 attractions
Uva Province
Monaragala District
Wild elephants and open savannah.
Elephant safarisOff-beat parksRural drives
1 attraction
North Central Province
Polonnaruwa District
A medieval capital in ruins.
ArchaeologyCycling ruinsNearby Minneriya safaris
1 attraction
North Central Province
Anuradhapura District
The island's oldest sacred city.
PilgrimageAncient stupasCycling
1 attraction
Eastern Province
Trincomalee District
East-coast reefs and clifftop temples.
Snorkelling & divingHindu templesMay–Sept beach season
1 attraction