COLOMBO
The best time to go would be from January - April where the sun is out but its not to humid.
Stay at the:
PARADISE ROAD TINTAGEL COLOMBO $200
To enjoy the view of the skyline, you may want to drop by the SEEMA MALAKA TEMPLE or the FORT LIGHTHOUSE for a port panorama or sea edge scenes.
You shouldn't miss out on high tea also. The best place to head for the afternoon high tea, head to SEAVIEW TERRACES at the Galle Face Hotel or MT. LAVINA HOTEL and grab a cup of Ceylon Tea.
Restaurants: BAY LEAF RESTAURANT, HAVELOCK PLACE BUNGALOW, LA VOILE BLANCHE, LEMO AND SILK NIGHT CLUB, THE CURRY LEAF at the Hilton, THE LAGOON for fresh seafood, BAREFOOT CAFE, 7 DEGREES NORTH and AMUSEUM for a younger crowd.
The Cultural Triangle: POLONNARUWA, ANURADHAPURA, SIGIRIYA and DAMBULLA
Sri Lanka’s Cultural triangle is situated in the centre of the island and covers an area which includes the World Heritage cultural sites of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Ancient City of Sigiriya, the Ancient City of Dambulla and the Sacred City of Kandy. Due to the constructions and associated historical events, some of which are millennia old, these sites are of high universal value; they are visited by many pilgrims, both laymen and the clergy (prominently Buddhist), as well as by local and foreign tourists.
Stay at the KANDALAMA HOTEL
KANDY
It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an administrative and religious city. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most venerable places for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and all around the world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Stay at
the KANDY HOUSE $215
CLINGENDAEL $310
You could also day trip to ADAM'S PEAK, RANGALA HOUSE or RATNAPURA the gem city.
Restaurants
THEVA, WHITE HOUSE, HELGAS ROLLY, QUEENS HOTEL, VILLA ROSA
GALLE
Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in south and southeast Asia, showing the interaction between European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Other prominent landmarks in Galle include the natural harbor, the National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Cathedral founded by Jesuit priests is one of the main Shiva temples on the island. Watch the famous fishermen on stilts from a view at the Ahangama or the Harbour Bar at Galle's Lady Hill Hotel. You shouldn't leave Galle without a bag of white tea, their famous and the most expensive tea.
Stay at
THE DUTCH HOUSE
AMANGALA $400
Restaurants
ADITYA, ERA BEACH, ILLUKETIA (12 kinds of curry), FRAGIPANI TREE (seafood and salads), THE SUN HOUSE, WHY BEACH (home cooked sri lankan meals) and PEDLARS CAFE (milkshake and brownies).
BENTOTA
Bentota used to be a place to rest on the way to Galapatha Temple which legend claims is linked by a maze of subterranean tunnels with all other temples in the area. You could take a brief respite to see the results of a labour of love at the very private Brief, a Jardin tranquille near Kalawila. Sculpted over forty years, it was anything but a brief diversion for Capability Bawa- brother of the renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa who designed some of the most enchanting buildings in Asia, including Lunuganga with an equally magical garden. Brief has a Japanese garden, a Folly, several walled gardens and hidden surprises as well as a private museum of Art inside the house and out.
Stay at
PARADISE ROAD THE VILLA BENTOTA $180
BAWA HOUSE 87 $600
Restaurants
Diya Sisila, Lunuganga, Malli's seafood Restaurant, Saman Vllas, The Villa Cafe
TANGALLE
The name of the town in Sinhala means "projected rock", a reference to the rocks which form the coastline in the town area, which contrasts with the sandy beach of the surrounding areas.
Tangalle is a regionally important fishing port and a centre of tourism. In the city centre there is an old Dutch fort which is used as a prison today. The town also serves as a starting point for visits to the rock temple of Mulkirigala.
Stay at
AMANWELLA $450
THE LAST HOUSE $135
MAYA $207
Restaurants
Beach Club and Amanwella resto at the Amanwella Hotel, Maya, The Last House Restaurant
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