From ancient rock fortresses to misty tea country and golden beaches — the essential stops for first-time visitors.
Sri Lanka packs extraordinary diversity into a compact island. Start in the Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya's Lion Rock, Dambulla cave temples, and Polonnaruwa's ancient ruins reward early mornings.
Kandy offers the Temple of the Tooth and lakefront walks. Take the train to Nuwara Eliya and Ella for tea estates, Nine Arches Bridge, and Little Adam's Peak.
Wildlife lovers should not miss Yala or Udawalawe for leopards and elephants. Finish on the south coast — Galle Fort, Mirissa, and Bentota beaches complete the classic loop.
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