A Sri Lankan breakfast of hoppers, kiribath and sambol served on banana leaves

Explore regional specialities, traditional cooking and cultural food experiences.

CategoryCultural and Heritage
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Famous destinations

Where to go — our favourite places for this experience, ready to fit into a route that suits your dates and pace.

  1. 01

    Jaffna

    Tamil cuisine

    Jaffna is the principal city of Sri Lanka's north, with Tamil cultural institutions, Hindu temples, markets and access to the peninsula's islands.

  2. 02

    Kandy

    Kandyan food traditions

    Kandy surrounds a lake in the central hills; its sacred city includes the Temple of the Tooth and the former royal palace precinct.

  3. 03

    Colombo

    Diverse Sri Lankan cuisine

    Colombo's Indian Ocean waterfront links Galle Face Green with the historic Fort and Pettah districts, temples and markets.

    A Sri Lankan breakfast of hoppers, kiribath and sambol served on banana leaves
  4. 04

    Galle

    Southern coastal cuisine

    Galle is a southern port city whose historic fort, religious buildings and trading streets reflect its long Indian Ocean connections.

  5. 05

    Matara

    Southern dishes

    Matara lies near the mouth of the Nilwala River; its seafront, island temple and colonial forts form distinct parts of the town.

Good to know

Dress modestly at temples and sacred sites — cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes and hats where asked. Opening times and entry fees change, so we confirm them when we plan your trip.

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