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

Kandy
Known for Lakes, Temples and Gardens
Discover colonial-era relics and Sri Lanka’s most revered religious site at this romantic city nestled amid the undulating landscapes of the Hill Country.

Reasons to visit

  • Kandy Lake
  • Temple of the Tooth
  • Royal Botanical Garden
Nuwara Eliya
Venture to sights like Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and Lover's Leap Waterfall as you discover Nuwara Eliya.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Gregory
  • Pedro Tea Factory
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
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
Sigiriya
Known for Swimming, Gardens and Jungles
Famous for its remarkable elevated citadel, this ancient city is one of the many art and architectural wonders that grace the Cultural Triangle.

Reasons to visit

  • Ancient City of Sigiriya
Kandalama
Check out the local area in Kandalama as you venture to sights like Kandalama Reservoir.
Avudangawa
Head to sights like Habarana Cultural Center as you discover the local area in Avudangawa.

Stay near popular Central Province attractions