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Things to do in Sri Lanka

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The top 405 attractions in Sri Lanka

Villages in Dambulla
Dambulla
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Dambulla is a quiet and pretty nice spot that isn't far from central Sri Lanka. You can use it as a base to explore the region and
Historical Monuments in Sigiriya
Deraniyagala Cave
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The Deraniyagala Cave is one of the most famous sights found in the sprawling Boulder Gardens built among the rocks which lie at t
Cities in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
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In Anuradhapura (the holy city) there is a complex of temples, stupas and other buildings that are perfectly preserved with the in
Historical Monuments in Galla
Bastion of Utrecht
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The bastion of Utrecht still carries its original Dutch name, paying homage to the colonial era when the Dutch ruled the city of G
Festivals in Maha Nuwara
Esala Perahera Festival
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Esara Perahera festival takes place every year in Kandy, and it is one of the most important moments of the year for Buddhists. Th
Villages in Ampara
Tirukkovil
Thirukkovil is a Tamil people of the east coast of Sri Lanka. They were harshly affected by the 2004 tsunami, and most of the city
Villages in Ampara
North Coast of Pottuvil
The northern coast of Pottuvil is less populated than the south coast. You see almost no-one throughout the two hour drive to Ampa
Villages in Ampara
Ampara
Ampara is an important city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. It is a region that was heavily damaged by the tsunami, and although A
Bus Stations in Ampara
Ampara Station
The bus station of Ampara is located in the town center It is a very hectic place, as are the majority of the country s´ stations,
Villages in Ampara
Padiyatalawa
Padiyatalawa is a town which is situated on the crossroads between Ampara and Kandy. The heated bus services that go the back and
Temples in Anuradhapura
Jayanthi Viharaya
Jayanthi Vihara is a temple in Anuradhapura, the ancient royal capital of Sri Lanka. The place was built more recently, and functi
Statues in Dambulla
Giant Buddha
This modern statue represents the Buddha, and is at the entrance of the monastery of Dambulla. While the painted caves of the mona
Historical Monuments in Dambulla
Cave IV (Pachima Viharaya)
The fourth Dambulla cave temple is one of the smallest. It looks a bit like the 80 other caves, farther from the five main caves.
Viewpoints in Sigiriya
Meadows of Sigiriya
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The land around Sigiriya are very flat and fertile. I found this part of Sri Lanka very green, and with the presence of a lot of w
Bus Stations in Weligama
Bus Stand
It was the 1st time we had to take a bus in Sri Lanka, and it is confusing. We were lucky though, because It was a small city with
Historical Monuments in Matara
Dutch Star Fort
Matara's name during the Portuguese colonization was Maturai, which meant the great fortress. There are two forts in Matara, the S
Of Cultural Interest in Haputale
Ella to Haputale Train
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At 6h40 am and 9h40 out there is a train that goes from Ella train to Colombo with a "tourist navigation wagon". This means that i
Cities in Colombo
Colombo
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Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, and this is where most travelers come to visit. It's a culture shock, everything moves quicky