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Places to see in Sri Lanka, from Sigiriya to Kandy, and the best time to go: Dec–Apr.
Places to see in Sri Lanka
SigiriyaLion Rock fortressPhoto: Wrobell · CC BY-SA 3.0
KandyTemple of the Tooth
GalleA Dutch fort by the seaPhoto: Rovin Shanila · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Ella – Tea hills and train rides
Best time to go to Sri Lanka
Generally December to April. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about Sri Lanka
What surprised you most about Sri Lanka?
Every trip to Sri Lanka brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to Sri Lanka?
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One place in Sri Lanka you’d never skip?
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