Sri Lanka
The dry-season half of the island: Arugam Bay surf, the Kandy–Ella tea train, the Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa cultural triangle, and leopards at Yala and Wilpattu.
Curated by Epic Itineraries · 20 saved links · updated 26 June 2026
Places in this collection
Areas (85)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
- Arugam Bay
- Badulla, Sri Lanka
- Colombo
Stays (71)
- Beach View Hotel, Arugam Bay
- Blue Breeze, Negombo
- Camellia Hills
- Ceylonima Homestay, Anuradhapura
Sights (50)
- Main Point, Arugam Bay
- Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
- Peanut Farm, Arugam Bay
- Pidurangala Rock, Sigiriya
Food & drink (20)
- Cafe Chill, Ella
- Ceylon Curry Club, Colombo
- Culture Colombo, Colombo
- Devon Tea Rooms, Kandy
Getting around (13)
- Kandy to Ella train, Sri Lanka
- Ambewela station, Ambewela
- Bandaranaike International Airport
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Things to do (2)
- Meena Amma's Tea Experience, Ambewela
- Pekoe Trail
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Where this comes from
20 saved links · 13 articles · 4 stays · 2 videos · 1 restaurant · from beyondwildplaces.com, youtube.com and 16 more
ArticleSri Lanka travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
Explore Sri Lanka holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
lonelyplanet.com
ArticleSri Lanka Surf Season Guide – When to go and Where to Surf?
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Discover the best time to surf each coast, from Arugam to Weligama, with this guide to the Sri Lanka surf season.
thesurfatlas.com
ArticleThe Best Time to Surf in Arugam Bay: Seasonal Guide & Swell History
Planning a surf trip? Find out the absolute best time to surf in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, including wave sizes, weather patterns, and peak season crowds.
edgewaysurf.com
ArticleEast Coast Sri Lanka Surf Season is Here! Everything You Need To Know.
Ready for some right hand point break perfection at Arugam Bay? Sri Lanka East Coast surf season is here - here's everything you need to know!
stokedsurfadventures.com
ArticleKandy to Ella Train Guide 2026: Updated Timetables & Tip | The Common Wanderer
The Kandy to Ella train is running in 2026, but the route has changed. Updated timetable, current ticket prices, and tips from five visits to Sri Lanka.
thecommonwanderer.com- Article
18 Tips for the Kandy to Ella Train Ride: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to the famous Kandy to Ella train ride in Sri Lanka, including my top tips for the train journey through tea plantations.
beyondwildplaces.com - Article
Ultimate Guide to Sigiriya: Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
A comprehensive guide to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Ritigala in central Sri Lanka, known as the cultural triangle.
beyondwildplaces.com 
ArticleSigiriya & Polonnaruwa: Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle
Explore Sigiriya Rock fortress and the ancient ruins of Polonnaruwa in one day. Practical tips, photos, and affiliate booking links for Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.
maptrotting.com
ArticleThe Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka: a great 4 day itinerary
Backpacking Sri Lanka: A travel guide about the Cultural triangle of Sri Lanka with a 4 day itinerary for the budget traveller.
backpackadventures.org
ArticleYala vs Wilpattu National Park: Which Sri Lanka Leopard Safari is Better?
Honest comparison of Yala and Wilpattu National Parks covering leopard density, sighting probability, terrain, crowd levels, accessibility, and best season. Find out which Sri Lanka safari park is right for your visit.
yalajeepsafaris.com
ArticleThe 7 best safari parks in Sri Lanka - The World Trippers
Discover the 7 most fun safari parks in Sri Lanka. Spot leopards, elephants and bears! #1 Wilpattu #2 Elephant safari Sigiriya #3 Kumana #4 Yala
theworldtrippers.com
ArticleSri Lanka Food Guide: 15 Must-Try Dishes & Where to Find Them (2025)
What Should You Eat in Sri Lanka? Quick Answer Sri Lankan food is a spice-laden paradise built on coconut, rice, and bold flavors. Must-try dishes include hoppers (bowl-shaped rice pancakes), rice and curry (the national meal), kottu roti (street food chopped on a griddle), and pol sambol (fiery coconut relish). Find authentic food at local ... Read more
theayurmantra.com- Article
Sri Lanka Tourism — Official Site
The national tourism board's portal, useful for the practical layer — the online ETA visa, region overviews and event calendars for the months you plan to travel.
srilanka.travel 
StayScottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow | Official Site | Boutique Hotel | Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Scottish Planter Bungalow offers an intimate escape among Nuwara Eliya boutique hotels, with private bungalows, scenic views, and warm hill country hospitality.
themacollection.com
StayNuwara Eliya Hotel | Heritance Tea Factory Official Site
Encompass the rich heritage of tea production at Heritance Tea Factory, hotel at Nuwara Eliya and return to the old world charm of Ceylon. Official Site.
heritancehotels.com
StayGoatfell: Luxury Estate Bungalow in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka’s Tea Country
Stay at Goatfell, a luxurious bungalow nestled in the Concordia Estate, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Enjoy breathtaking hill country views, tea hills, and waterfalls.
teardrop-hotels.com- Stay
Luxury Hotels in Arugam Bay | Jetwing Surf & Safari | Official Site
Jetwing Surf & Safari is the consummate luxury hotel in Arugambay, setting the benchmark for this sleepy coastal town known for its wide beaches and exciting surfing scene.
jetwinghotels.com - Food
Top 10 Arugam Bay hotels & restaurants
Are you looking for the best hotels and restaurants in Arugam Bay? I've already talked about how much I loved Arugam Bay and the top 10 things to do in town, so now let's take a look at where you
sunshineseeker.com 
VideoAsia's Most Beautiful Train Journey - Kandy to Ella in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
An eleven-minute ride through the hill country from Kandy to Ella — tea terraces, open carriage doors, misty viaducts and the Nine Arch Bridge — the clearest sense of why this railway tops the world lists.
youtube.com
VideoStreet Food in Sri Lanka - ULTIMATE FOOD TOUR - Egg Hoppers + Kottu Roti in Colombo, Sri Lanka!
Mark Wiens works through Colombo's street food — egg hoppers, kottu roti chopped on the griddle, and a full rice-and-curry spread — the best primer on what to order before you land.
youtube.com
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