Sri Lanka holidays
For a relatively small island, Sri Lanka has remarkable cultural and geographical diversity.
Cox & Kings holidays to Sri Lanka encompass its ancient cities and archaeological Unesco world heritage sites in the cultural heartland. These provide a fascinating glimpse into the island’s history, which dates back to the fourth century BC.
Inland, the lush hills of Kandy, the last Sinhalese city to fall to the British in the 19th century, showcases local traditions and is home to the sacred Temple of the Tooth and one of Asia’s most beautiful botanical gardens. Kandy is also the natural gateway to Sri Lanka’s tea country. Set against a dramatic landscape, the quaint towns and villages that dot the highlands retain much of their colonial character.
Visitors can also search for leopards in the wildlife reserves or simply relax on the beautiful coast and deserted beaches.
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Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city and the country's political, economic and cultural...
The sacred cities of Anuradhapura and Sigiriya, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa and the...
The south-west region is popular due to its proximity to the airport. The main attractio...
Easily accessible due to its proximity to Katunayake International airport, Negombo was...
Kandy, once an impregnable fortress, was the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom....
The distinct east coast, with many secluded beaches and shimmering blue seas, is a total...
One of the most scenic regions of the country, these verdant rolling hills, soaring...
To the east of Galle, Sri Lanka's southern villages are spread along the coast, each wit...