Sri Lanka has many beautiful cities. Each of these cities has their own culture and beautifull spots to visit.
On this page we show you a selection of the cities, which can be also part of the roundtrips.
Negombo
Negombo is a city on the west coast of Sri Lanka, the city is located 40 km north of Colombo, in a so-called lagoon with extensive mangrove forests and dotted with coconut palms. Negombo has an important tourist industry, a short distance from the airport. The port of Negombo is important for fishing.
Sigirya
Sigiriya is one of the seven World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka. The 1600-year-old complex was built in 7 years and has only been inhabited for 18 years. On the north side of the rock you reach the Mirrored wall halfway up the steep climb via stairs. It depicts frescoes of ‘cloud maidens’. A little higher is the terrace with the remains of the Lion’s Gate. The name Sigiriya, which means ‘lion rock’, is derived from this.
Habarana
Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. The location has some mid-range and up hotels aimed at package tourists, and is a departure point for other nearby locations of greater interest.
Kandy
Kandy is one of the most beautiful cities in the country. It is also known as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. The influences of the Portuguese and Dutch can still be seen today.
Combined with the Temple of the Tooth, the picturesque mountains, the picturesque lake and the colonial center, Kandy is a big draw for a reason. And before we forget… the city can be reached by one of the most beautiful train rides in Asia.
Reason enough to put Kandy on your to-do list!
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Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is a town in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. The city is located in the center of Sri Lanka, at the foot of the highest mountain in the country, the Pidurutalagala.
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Ella
Ella is the most popular hill station in Sri Lanka. It’s the ideal place to take a break from your travel schedule and plan a few relaxing days. That’s fine in Ella, with some of the best hotels in the country and spectacular views. The nature around Ella is fairytale-like!
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yala
Yala National Park is Sri Lanka’s most visited national park. The park consists of five blocks, two of which are now open to visitors. Yala was designated a nature reserve in 1900 and, together with Wilpattu, was one of the first two national parks in Sri Lanka.
Tissamaharama
In the south of Sri Lanka, in the middle of the countryside, you will find the small town of Tissamaharama. At first glance it may not seem like anything special, but it is definitely worth it.
Rice fields as far as the eye can see, a large and lively lake, with the mist-shrouded mountains in the background.
A good base for a safari to Yala National Park or Bundala National Park.
Mirissa
Grab a beer, climb into your hammock and forget about time. If you want to relax on one of the most beautiful beaches in the south of Sri Lanka, you will soon end up in Mirissa.
Only 4 kilometers from Weligama you will find this lovely beach, which is known as one of the most beautiful along this coast. So you can relax from your trip in romantic Mirissa.
Galle
Galle is the capital of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
In the city there is still a lot to see of the Dutch rule in the 17th and 18th centuries. At this time, Galle was the most important port city of Sri Lanka.
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Colombo
Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka. The city is also the capital of the Western Province. Colombo is an important port and trading center.
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Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa has been the capital of Sri Lanka for 500 years.A lost and long-forgotten city, but nowadays part of the so-called cultural triangle. An area with cities that determine the cultural history of Sri Lanka.
