Sri Lanka is a magnet for travellers looking to explore the finest cultural and historic sites in the world, with the small island containing six archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Sites alone – that’s more than Egypt.
While the main cultural gems are world famous – such as the Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Rock, Temple of the Tooth and Anuradhapura City – there are countless other hidden historic and cultural treasures waiting to be explored across the island.
We have picked five such sites which come highly recommended for your Sri Lankan tour.
We continue with our pick of five hidden cultural treasures of Sri Lanka, looking at the Aluvihare Rock Temple, Yapahuwa Rock Fortress and the towering Avukana Buddha statue.
An awe inspiring cluster of ancient cities, mysterious ruins and spectacular fortresses, The Cultural Triangle is the heart of Sri Lanka’s incredible cultural heritage and rich history.
Browse our collection of pics taken from across various sites within The Cultural Triangle and checkout our various Sri Lankan tours to experience their magic first hand!
We often get asked “when is the best month to visit Sri Lanka?” – A question without a simple answer, given Sri Lanka is a year-round destination!
Add into the mix the complex annual weather patterns experienced on the small island, you’ll soon appreciate the question is rather more complicated and greatly depends on where you plan to go and do during your Sri Lankan tour.
In part 2 of answering “when is the best month to visit Sri Lanka?” we explore the cultural and wildlife opportunities Sri Lanka has to offer from July through to December.
