To help inspire or plan your trip to Sri Lanka, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Sri Lanka which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Trekking opportunities in Sri Lanka
| Kitugala | |
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Kitugala is located by a large river surrounded by thick jungle. A pleasant place to relax with a jungle walk or river swim, Kitugala was the location used for the film 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' in 1956. From Kitugala, it's possible to climb Adam's Peak between December and May - this is a strenuous overnight ascent of 4hrs which many Buddhist pilgrims take. You will reach the summit with its Buddhist temple for sunrise. | |
| Horton Plains | |
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Horton Plains is Sri Lanka's highest plateau at 2,500 metres and is a region of beautiful and diverse scenery from mountains to grasslands and forests. You may spot wildlife like sambar deer, leopard, slender loris and purple monkey as well as colourful butterflies and rare bird species. There are spectacular views from 'World's End' where the plateau plunges over 1,000 metres in a straight drop and on a clear day, you can see all the way to the Indian Ocean 50km away. The region also includes the spectacular Baker’s Falls. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Central Highlands of Sri Lanka | |