Destinations & PlacesExplore Sri Lanka’s most beautiful destinations, historic sites, beaches, wildlife parks, cultural attractions, and unforgettable places to visit. Home>Sri Lanka Destinations & Places to Visit Nature & Wildlife Discover national parks, rainforests, wildlife, nature trails, and other outdoor attractions. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Known for its elephant conservation centre and river setting. Sinharaja (Rain Forest) Protected rainforest with wildlife, trails and endemic species. Udawalawe National Park National park known for elephants and open grasslands. Yala National Park Safari National park known for leopards, elephants and diverse wildlife. Cultural & Historical Explore ancient cities, temples, forts, archaeological sites, and important cultural attractions. Anuradhapura Ancient capital with Buddhist temples, stupas and ruins. Dambulla Cave temples with Buddhist paintings, statues and shrines. Galle Historic fort city with colonial buildings and coastal views. Jaffna Historic fort city with colonial buildings and coastal views. Kandy Historic hill city and home of the Temple of the Tooth. Polonnaruwa Medieval capital with temples, statues and ancient ruins. Sigiriya Ancient rock fortress with gardens, frescoes and ruins. Beaches & Coastal Visit popular beach destinations for swimming, surfing, diving, seafood, and coastal sightseeing. Arugam Bay Coastal town known for surfing, beaches and lagoons. Hikkaduwa Beach town with coral reefs, surfing and marine activities. Kalpitiya Coastal area with beaches, lagoons and water sports. Mirissa Beach town known for swimming, surfing and whale watching. Negombo Coastal town with beaches, fishing and lagoon activities. Pasikudah East coast beach known for its shallow, calm waters. Trincomalee Port city with beaches, temples and marine attractions. Hill Country & Adventure Explore mountain towns, tea-growing areas, waterfalls, hiking trails, and adventure activities. Ella Hill town with hiking trails, viewpoints and tea plantations. Kithulgala Forest area known for rafting, hiking and outdoor activities. Nuwara Eliya Hill town surrounded by tea estates and cool climate.