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Best Cities in Sri Lanka
| City |
Months to Visit |
Where to Stay |
What to Do |
Important Tips |
| Colombo |
January to March, August to October |
Shangri-La Hotel, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Hilton Colombo |
Visit the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, and enjoy the nightlife |
Beware of pickpockets and traffic congestion |
| Kandy |
January to April, July to September |
Theva Residency, Earl's Regent Hotel, OZO Kandy |
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, Royal Botanical Gardens, and take a scenic train ride to Ella |
Dress modestly when visiting religious sites |
| Galle |
December to March |
Amangalla, Jetwing Lighthouse, The Fortress Resort & Spa |
Explore the Galle Fort, visit the Dutch Reformed Church, and relax on Unawatuna Beach |
Be prepared for hot and humid weather |
| Anuradhapura |
January to March, July to September |
Ulagalla Resort, Rajarata Hotel, Heritage Hotel |
Visit the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura, Mihintale, and Isurumuniya Temple |
Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the ruins |
| Trincomalee |
May to September |
Jungle Beach Resort, Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, Anantamaa Hotel |
Relax on Nilaveli Beach, visit the Koneswaram Temple, and go whale watching |
Be aware of strong currents when swimming in the ocean |
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