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GALLE

Galle is a city on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. It’s known for Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century. Stone sea walls, expanded by the Dutch, encircle car-free streets with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and British rule. Notable buildings include the 18th-century Dutch Reformed Church. Galle Lighthouse stands on the fort’s southeast tip

The best months to travel to Galle are between December to April, as there is little rain so it is relatively dry during these months. However, throughout the year, even during the monsoon months of May to September, there is much to see and do here.

Unawatuna Beach

This is the most famous beach in Galle, and for good reason! It's perfect if you are looking for restaurants, bars, water sports and swimming. There are also plenty of sunbeds across the beach, but if you'd prefer to just lay a towel down then that's easy too.

MIRISSA

With a year round tropical climate, Mirissa is renowned among tourists for its pristine coastline, surfing and snorkelling, whale watching expeditions, vibrant nightlife and mouth-watering delicacies.

ELLA

The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.

JAFNA

Jaffna is known for its predominant Tamil population and recognized as the cultural capital for Tamilians in Sri Lanka. The hospitality of the locals will surely impress any tourist to this place.

ARUGAMBE

Arugam Bay is one of Sri Lanka's most famous tourist spots. The area is well known for its parties, beaches and surfing. There is so much to do in this vibrant and touristy area of Sri Lanka.

Arugam Bay is world-famous for its waves in high season. Some swear that there isn't a better place to surf.

ANURAGHAPURA

Anuradhapura is famous for being the ancient capital of Sri Lanka. This place is also famous for having the ruins that are preserved really well of the Sinhala civilization.

Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa both are important ancient cities with hundreds of crumbling monuments. Both cities are UNESCO world heritage sites and popular places to visit in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa are part of most Sri Lanka tour packages such as 5-day Sri Lanka tours and 7 days Sri Lanka trips.

DAMBULLA

Located in the Matale District, Central Province, Dambulla is famous because it houses the Dambulla Cave Temple – the largest, best-preserved, cave-temple complex in the country. Also known as Golden Rock Temple, this World Heritage Site comprises of a cave monastery and five sanctuaries.

UDAWALAWA NATIONAL PARK

Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of the Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close to the district's boundary with the Hambantota District and Monaragala District.

Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third-most visited park in the country

YALA NATIONAL PARK

Yala was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900, and, along with Wilpattu was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka, having been designated in 1938. The park is best known for its variety of wild animals. It is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and aquatic birds.

SIGIRIYA

igiriya is famous for it's palace ruins on top of a massive 200 meter high rock surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. The rock itself is a lava plug left over from an ancient long extinct volcano.

Surrounding the Sigiriya Rock Fortress are some beautiful gardens, water gardens, boulder gardens filled with beautiful flowers, fountains and other sculptures. It's definitely worth packing some snacks and wandering among the area after you've visited the top of Sigiriya Rock fortress

TRINCOMALEE

Trincomalee city is home to the famous Koneswaram temple from where it developed and earned its historic Tamil name Thirukonamalai. The town is home to other historical monuments such as the Bhadrakali Amman Temple, Trincomalee, the Trincomalee Hindu Cultural Hall and, opened in 1897, the Trincomalee Hindu College.

MANNARAMA

Mannar is known for its baobab trees and for its fort, built by the Portuguese in 1560 and taken by the Dutch in 1658 and rebuilt; its ramparts and bastions are intact, though the interior is largely destroyed. Visually, the modern town is dominated by its churches, Hindu temples and mosques.

AHANGAMA

There is no sound apart from the waves hitting the shore and swaying of the trees making it ideal for a relaxing vacation. A small town in Southern Province, Ahangama is a secret treasure in Sri Lanka.

Heat is the primary threat in Sri Lanka due to which January to April and October to December are the best months to visit Ahangama because a comparatively pleasant atmosphere prevails at this time.

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