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The Cultural Triangle holidays
The Cultural Triangle holidays
The Cultural Triangle holidays

The Cultural Triangle Holidays

The Cultural Triangle holidaysin Sri Lanka

The dry, flat area northeast of the Hill Country is known as the Cultural Triangle and is a treasure trove of famous archaeological sites and ancient monuments. The Triangle is home to five of Sri Lanka's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the cave temples of Dambulla; Sri Lanka's first ancient capital Anuradhapura; Polonnarawa, the second ancient capital; the Sigiriya rock fortress and sacred Kandy.Sigiriya Rock Fortress, considered one of the Wonders of the Ancient World, is located in the heart of the Cultural Triangle.

Why Visit The Cultural Triangle?

  • Sigiriya Rock Fortress
  • Renowned Temple of the Tooth
  • Kandy Esala Perahera
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Incredible cave temples
  • Ancient capitals
  • Pinnewala Elephant Sanctuary
  • Minneriya National Park

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The Cultural Triangle Travel Guide

Best time to go

The Cultural Triangle region is dry for much of the year, with June and July being the hottest times, while November and December bring some welcome rainfall.

Visas

A visa may be required. Please ask for details.

Travel Information

From Colombo, Sigiriya and Habarana are around 4 hours drive and both Kandy and Dambulla are 3.5 hours drive.

Local currency

Sri Lankan rupee. Travellers cheques are not accepted.

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