Central Province Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A stone pathway leading through a lush, green forested area with moss-covered walls and a sign indicating a tourist car park for foreigners.
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A cricket stadium with a large seating area and a field.
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Popular cities in Central Province

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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
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A blue train traveling through a lush green tea plantation.
Nuwara Eliya
Explore attractions like Lover's Leap Waterfall and Lake Gregory as you discover things to see and do in Nuwara Eliya.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Gregory
  • Pedro Tea Factory
  • Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
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A temple interior with large Buddha statues, intricate ceiling artwork, and a central stupa.
Dambulla
Check out the local area in Dambulla—home to attractions like Dambulla Cave Temple and Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Reasons to visit

  • Dambulla Cave Temple
  • Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
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Ancient ruins with a large water tank, terraced steps, and a view of distant mountains and forests.
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
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A large lake surrounded by dense forest and hills.
Kandalama
Head to Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya Museum—just two of the sights around Kandalama.
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Avudangawa
Avudangawa
Check out the local area in Avudangawa as you venture to sights like Habarana Cultural Center.
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Kandy Lake

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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