Travel guides

Sri Lanka packs eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, two monsoon seasons and a dozen distinct food cultures into an island the size of Ireland. These regional guides help you decide where to go — and what to eat when you get there.

Colombo & the West Coast

Street food, Galle Face sunsets, colonial quarters and the gateway to everything else.

🏙️ Western Province Best: December – March

Trincomalee & the East Coast

Whale-rich bays, empty surf beaches and lagoon cooking from Trinco down to Arugam Bay.

🌊 Eastern Province Best: May – September

Galle & the Southern Coast

A Dutch fort city, palm-fringed surf beaches, whales at Mirissa and cinnamon country.

🏖️ Southern Coast Best: December – April

Jaffna & the North

Temples, palmyra groves, island causeways and the most distinctive food culture on the island.

🦀 Northern Province Best: February – September

Kandy & the Hill Country

Tea estates, waterfalls, the sacred city of Kandy and the world's most beautiful train ride.

⛰️ Hill Country Best: December – April