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 Lover's Leap Waterfall as you discover Nuwara Eliya.

Reasons to visit

  • Pedro Tea Factory
  • Lake Gregory
  • 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 trendy 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 Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Museum—just a couple of the sights around Kandalama.
Avudangawa
Avudangawa
Head to sights like Habarana Cultural Center as you discover the local area in Avudangawa.

Stay near popular Central Province attractions