Around Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the Isle of Paradise, with beautiful beaches, a rich cultural heritage and natural beauty and amazing wildlife. The Travel Desk can help you develop a tour itinerary if you haven’t already booked one, or guide you in your choices as you develop your own tour. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Places to Visit

Central Highlands of Sri LankaSouth-central part of Sri Lanka

One of the latest inclusions on the list of World Heritage Sites, under UNESCO, is the Central Highlands region of Sri Lanka. They consist of some of the most important conservational regions of the country, including the Horton Plains National Park, the Peak Wilderness Protected Area, and the Knuckles Conservation Forest.

Ancient City of PolonnaruwaNorth Central Province

Located in northern Sri Lanka is the second-oldest city on the island, Polonnaruwa. Anuradhapura was succeeded by Polonnaruwa as the Ceylonese capital towards the end of the 10th century, when the former was abandoned following a fierce invasion. Its proximity to the east coast is also one of the major factors in its development.

Uda Walawe Elephant Transit HomeSabaragamuwa Province

Owned by the Department of Wild Life Conservation, the Elephant Transit Home was established in 1995 as a part of the Uda Walawe National Park with the primary motive of rehabilitating orphaned calves, and ultimately releasing them back to the wild. The Transit Home is situated at about 170km southeast of Colombo.

Old Town of Galle and its FortificationsGalle

Founded in the 16th century, this town was overtaken by Portuguese seamen washed ashore by a storm. Then the Dutch took over in 1640 with the Dutch East India Company. The British arrived in the 18th century and took over the fortified city that the Dutch had built. Today, the Galle Fort is still a vibrant place to visit.

Dambulla Cave Temple148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy

By far, of all the cave temples that are found in Sri Lanka, the most impressive is the Dambulla Cave Temple. Situated in the town of Dambulla, 150km east of Colombo and located in the arid Northern Plains, these caves form the best preserved and biggest cave temple complex in Asia