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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka works very well for active travelers who want a mix of hill-country walking, tea-country trails, rainforest hiking, surfing, and warm-weather travel. Adam's Peak, Horton Plains, Knuckles, and the central highlands give enough variety for a strong walking-focused trip without the logistics of a true expedition destination.

Regions

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Places in Sri Lanka

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Mountains

Areas in Sri Lanka

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Linked landscapes

Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Sri Lanka.
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka Sinharaja Forest Reserve

UNESCO World Heritage in Sri Lanka

Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Sri Lanka.

Cultural 1982

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1982.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Place Ancient City of Polonnaruwa
Cultural 1982

Ancient City of Sigiriya

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1982.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Place Ancient City of Sigiriya
Natural 2010

Central Highlands of Sri Lanka

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 2010.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Area Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
Cultural 1991

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1991.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Place Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
Cultural 1982

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1982.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Place Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Cultural 1988

Sacred City of Kandy

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1988.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Place Sacred City of Kandy
Natural 1988

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Sri Lanka. Inscribed in 1988.

  • Countries Sri Lanka
  • Area Sinharaja Forest Reserve