Central Province Travel Guide

Sri Lanka

Sigiriya showing hiking or walking and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people
Sigiriya showing hiking or walking and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people
Sigiriya featuring signage and heritage elements
Sigiriya showing cuddly or friendly animals
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium showing a sporting event as well as a small group of people

Popular cities in Central Province

Kandy
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
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Away from the urban tangle that is much or Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya's hilly countryside of tea plantations is as scenic a train ride one can experience. #LifeAtExpedia
Nuwara Eliya
Explore attractions like Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Lover's Leap Waterfall as you discover things to see and do in Nuwara Eliya.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Gregory
  • Pedro Tea Factory
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
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Dambulla is one of eight Unesco world heritage sites on Sri Lanka which we visited in 2017.
Dambulla
Check out the local area in Dambulla—home to attractions like Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Reasons to visit

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
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Sigiriya
Sigiriya
Known for Swimming, Gardens and Jungles
Get away to upscale Sigiriya! Enjoy the gardens, jungle and cocktail bars.

Reasons to visit

  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
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Kandalama Lake in central Sri Lanka
Kandalama
Head to Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Museum—just two of the sights around Kandalama.
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Avudangawa
Avudangawa
Check out the local area in Avudangawa as you venture to sights like Habarana Cultural Center.
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