Central Province

Sri Lanka

A steep stone staircase leading up a rocky cliff.
A stone pathway leading through a lush, green forested area with moss-covered walls and a sign indicating a tourist car park for foreigners.
A monkey sitting on a ledge with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A cricket stadium with a large seating area and a field.
A monkey on a stone ledge with a chain-link fence in the background.

Popular cities in Central Province

A calm lake with a dock in the foreground and a forested hill in the background.
Kandy
Known for Lakes, Temples and Gardens
Get away to Kandy! Enjoy the temples, gardens, and hiking.

Reasons to visit

  • Kandy Lake
  • Temple of the Tooth
  • Royal Botanical Garden
A blue train traveling through a lush green tea plantation.
Nuwara Eliya
Venture to sights like Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Lake Gregory as you discover Nuwara Eliya.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Gregory
  • Pedro Tea Factory
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.
Dambulla
Head to sights like Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium as you discover Dambulla.

Reasons to visit

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
Ancient ruins with a large water tank, terraced steps, and a view of distant mountains and forests.
Sigiriya
Known for Swimming, Gardens and Jungles
Get away to secluded Sigiriya! Enjoy the gardens, jungle, and safaris.

Reasons to visit

  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
A large lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
Kandalama
Check out the local area in Kandalama as you venture to sights like Kandalama Reservoir.
Avudangawa
Avudangawa
Head to sights like Habarana Cultural Center as you discover the local area in Avudangawa.

Stay near popular Central Province attractions

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