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The teardrop island

Sri Lanka

A teardrop island of tea-carpeted highlands, ancient cities, safari leopards, and palm-lined beaches — compact and astonishingly varied.

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The Nine Arch Bridge at Ella, in the tea-clad hill country
The Nine Arch Bridge at Ella, in the tea-clad hill country
The Sigiriya rock fortress rising from the jungle plain
The Sigiriya rock fortress rising from the jungle plain
A Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
A Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
Capital
Colombo
Language
Sinhala, Tamil
Currency
LKR (Sri Lankan Rupee)
Power
230 V · plug type D, G, M
Best time
Dec–Mar (west/south) · May–Sep (east)
Now in Colombo
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What makes Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Rock Fortresses
Hill-Country Tea
Temple of the Tooth
Safari Leopards
Palm Beaches
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Get to Sri Lanka & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Sri Lanka

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Sri Lanka

The Nine Arch Bridge at Ella, in the tea-clad hill country
The Nine Arch Bridge at Ella, in the tea-clad hill country
01

Kandy & the Hill Country

The Temple of the Tooth, tea plantations, and the scenic Ella train through the highlands.

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The Sigiriya rock fortress rising from the jungle plain
The Sigiriya rock fortress rising from the jungle plain
02

Sigiriya

A 5th-century palace atop a sheer 200-m rock, frescoed and lion-gated.

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A Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
A Sri Lankan leopard in Yala National Park
03

Yala National Park

One of the best places on Earth to spot leopards, plus elephants and crocodiles.

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The Dutch ramparts of Galle Fort on the south coast
The Dutch ramparts of Galle Fort on the south coast
04

Galle

A Dutch-walled fort town on the south coast near surf and whale-watching beaches.

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The big picture

About Sri Lanka

A teardrop island of tea-carpeted highlands, ancient cities, safari leopards, and palm-lined beaches — compact and astonishingly varied.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Misty tea plantations above Haputale in the highlands
Before you fly

Visa info

Sri Lanka visa: Most visitors need an ETA (electronic travel authorization) applied online before arrival. Check the official ETA site.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Sri Lankan ETA / immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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