Sri Lanka is a travel destination in Southern Asia. Its capital is Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. January and February are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Sri Lanka
Sigiriya (landmark, Central Province) — Ancient rock fortress rising 200 m — UNESCO lion rock palace and frescoes.
Kandy (city, Central Province) — Cultural capital — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, and Esala Perahera festival.
Yala National Park (natural, Southern Province) — One of the world's best leopard-spotting destinations — elephants, crocs, and sloth bears too.
Mirissa (beach, Southern Province) — Whale watching capital — blue whales and sperm whales pass by from December to April.
Galle Fort (landmark, Southern Province) — UNESCO Dutch colonial fort — rampart sunsets, boutique hotels, and a creative arts scene.
Ella (natural, Uva Province) — Mist-wrapped hill country — Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak, and tea plantation hikes.
Anuradhapura (landmark, North Central Province) — UNESCO ancient capital — a sacred Buddhist site with dagobas dating back 2,500 years.
Adam's Peak (mountain, Sabaragamuwa Province) — Sacred conical mountain — Sri Pada footprint shrine and pilgrimage for all faiths.
Dambulla Cave Temples (landmark, Central Province) — UNESCO golden rock temple — five cave shrines with 157 statues of the Buddha.
Arugam Bay (beach, Eastern Province) — World-class right-hand surf point — laid-back surf culture on the east coast.