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Head and upper body of the tall standing Avukana Buddha carved from granite against a blue sky

Ancient Sites Beyond Sigiriya: Yapahuwa, Avukana and More

Four quieter ancient sites in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle: Yapahuwa, the Avukana Buddha, Aluvihare and Ritigala, and how to fit them into a route.
November 4, 2026
Huge brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa in Anuradhapura under a pale cloudy sky

Anuradhapura Ancient City: Stupas, Sacred Tree and Tickets

A guide to the Anuradhapura ancient city: Jetavanaramaya, Ruwanwelisaya, Abhayagiri, the Sri Maha Bodhi and Isurumuniya, plus tickets and timing.
November 4, 2026
Seated Buddha carved into a granite rock face at Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa, lit in warm orange light

Polonnaruwa Ancient City: What to See and How to Visit

A guide to the Polonnaruwa ancient city: the main ruins in order, site hours and the round ticket, the best time to visit and what to combine it with.
November 4, 2026
White colonnaded facade of the Dambulla cave temple built beneath a massive dark granite overhang

Dambulla Cave Temple: What to See and How to Visit

A guide to the Dambulla cave temple: what is inside the five painted caves, ticket hours, the climb, dress and photo rules, and how it fits a route.
November 4, 2026
White octagonal pavilion of the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy with Buddhist flags under a blue sky

Temple of the Tooth Kandy: Ritual Times, Tickets and Dress

Visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy: the three daily ritual times, ticket prices for foreign visitors, the dress code and how to plan your visit.
November 4, 2026
Dancer in a white headcloth, beaded chest ornaments and white costume raising one arm during a night ceremony

Sri Lankan Traditional Dance: Three Styles and Where to Watch

The three classical styles of Sri Lankan traditional dance, the drums behind them, and where visitors can watch Kandyan, low-country and masked dances.
November 4, 2026