Explore Central Province, Sri Lanka

Top places and hidden gems in Central Province, ready to drop into your itinerary.

Places to visit

A cave complex with historic murals and statues, forming part of Sri Lanka's World Heritage.

A high-elevation protected area of montane grassland and forest in central Sri Lanka, containing the World’s End viewpoint and Baker’s…

An ancient rock fortress and archaeological site built around a prominent rock in the central part of Sri Lanka.

A major landmark in Kandy's royal palace complex and part of the Kandy World Heritage property.

A historic cave complex near Matale known for ancient ola-leaf manuscripts and painted cave murals.

A distinctive multi-level tower on Ambuluwawa Mountain near Gampola, offering panoramic views in clear weather.

A hilltop landmark overlooking Kandy, recognized by its large seated statue and elevated city views.

The modern complex at the base of the historic Dambulla cave sanctuary.

A prominent waterfall on the Kotmale Oya near the Dimbula tea-growing area of central Sri Lanka.

Built in the 14th century under King Wickramabahu III, Embekka Devalaya holds what's widely considered the finest collection of wood…

A reservoir and recreation area within Nuwara Eliya, surrounded by the city’s highland landscape.

A mountain landscape south-west of Kandy with trails and panoramic views.

A man-made lake beside Kandy's historic royal quarter and city centre.

A rugged mountain landscape with forests, valleys, streams and hiking routes in central Sri Lanka.

A waterfall on the Maskeliya Oya in Sri Lanka’s central highlands near the Laxapana area.

An open highland landscape near Nuwara Eliya with broad mountain views.

A highland city surrounded by tea country, cool-climate landscapes and colonial-era architecture.

A rock viewpoint near Sigiriya offering a broad view toward Sigiriya Rock and the surrounding landscape.

A prominent waterfall in the Ramboda area on the route between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.

A historic botanical garden near Kandy with extensive collections of tropical plants, palms, orchids and landscaped grounds.

Built by South Indian Tamil plantation workers in the late 20th century, Seetha Amman Temple sits in a valley tied in local legend to the…

A dramatic escarpment viewpoint inside Horton Plains National Park, reached by a walking trail through montane grassland and forest.