"Discover Sri Lanka's Top Cities"

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