Culture
How to plan the Cultural Triangle: which ancient sites to see, in what order, where to base yourself and how many days you need.
Best time: January to September
The Cultural Triangle is the area between Kandy, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa where Sri Lanka’s ancient kingdoms rose and fell. It holds several UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a few hours of each other.
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Cultural Triangle
Lion Rock, painted caves and elephants in the Cultural Triangle.
2 to 3 nights · Best January to September
Cultural Triangle
Medieval ruins best explored by bicycle.
Day trip or 1 night · Best January to September
Cultural Triangle
The first great capital, with giant stupas and the sacred Bodhi tree.
1 to 2 nights · Best January to September
Hill country
The hill capital, its sacred temple and the start of the famous train ride.
2 nights · Best January to April