Classic Lanka Travels gives you a guide to visiting Sri Lanka. This guide shows you the places to visit things to do and tips for a great trip.
## 🏛️ The Cultural Triangle
* Sigiriya: Go up the old rock fortress to see 5th-century paintings and great views of the jungle.
*. Polonnaruwa: Look around the ruins, huge stupas and important Buddhist sites of these old capitals.
* Dambulla: See the five cave temples with paintings and over 150 Buddha statues.
## ⛰️ The Hill Country
* Kandy: Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Walk around the pretty central lake.
* Ella: Hike Little Adams Peak see the Nine Arch Bridge. Enjoy the cool weather.
* Nuwara Eliya: Visit tea plantations taste Ceylon tea and look at the old-style buildings.
* Kandy-to-Ella Train: Take one of the beautiful and colorful train rides in the world through the hills.
## 🐅 Wildlife & Safaris
* Yala National Park: Look for leopards, elephants and sloth bears in a coastal area.
* Udawalawe National Park: See groups of Asian elephants near a pretty reservoir.
* Mirissa: Go on a boat to see whales and dolphins during times of the year.
## 🏖️ Coastal Escapes
* South Coast (Galle, Unawatuna, Mirissa): Walk on the walls of Galle Fort and relax on the beach.
* East Coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay): Surf at Arugam Bay. Relax on Nilaveli Beach.
## 📋 Essential Travel Tips
* Best Time to Visit: The west and south coasts are best from December to April. The east coast is best from May to September.
* Visa: Apply online for a travel permit before you arrive.
* Transport: Take trains for trips in the mountains use tuk-tuks for trips and hire a private driver for long trips.
