Remote locations and untapped sites in Sri Lanka

The coastal region hosts populations of dolphins and whales that can be regularly spotted in the Indian Ocean waters.

This island provides habitat for migratory birds and contains Portuguese fortress remains from the 16th century.

This archaeological complex includes stone bridges, water tanks, and meditation paths dating from the 1st century BC.

The park protects elephants, leopards, and water buffalo. Visitors can take boat tours on Sri Lanka's largest reservoir.

The Buddhist complex from 3rd century BC contains historical caves and a stupa at the mountain summit.

This Buddhist stupa from the 3rd century reaches 122 meters in height and was built using 93 million bricks.

The 200-meter-high rock formation houses an ancient cave temple and provides a view of Sigiriya Rock.

The bay offers consistent waves for surfing between May and October, with multiple surf points along the coast.

This mountain range contains over 1000 plant species and 75 bird species at various elevations between 300 and 2000 meters.

A village without electricity where residents cultivate rice and gather cardamom, surrounded by the Knuckles mountains.

Stone age cave drawings depict humans, animals and geometric patterns in red and black colors.

The island contains a 17th-century fort, coral beaches and a population of 500 feral horses.

The 13th-century fortress stands on a 90-meter granite rock and features a stone staircase with ornamental relief carvings.

This small bay lies hidden between rocks and is accessible through a narrow path among palm trees.

The park hosts over 200 elephants that gather around the central reservoir during the dry season.

The viewpoint at 1000 meters elevation provides a 180-degree view over the mountains and tea plantations of the region.

These Buddhist stone statues from the 12th century display four large figures in various meditation positions.

The park provides habitat for water birds, elephants and leopards among mangrove swamps and coastal waters.

The beach extends for 800 meters with turquoise water and white sand.

The waterfall drops 220 meters and forms several pools at different levels.

This natural sea vent releases ocean water up to 30 meters high when waves hit the coastal rocks with force.

This cave contains stone tools and human remains from 32,000 years ago, with a main chamber spanning 60 meters in length.

This marine reserve spans 471 hectares with coral reefs, blacktip reef sharks and over 100 species of tropical fish.

This forest contains 2000 acres of ironwood trees and a mountain range with deposits of rose quartz extending over 500 acres.

Seven mineral water springs with temperatures between 38 and 45 degrees Celsius, surrounded by forest in the southeastern part of the island.

Hindu temple from the 3rd century BC located on a 130-meter rock above Trincomalee Bay.

Fourth-century park with stone sculptures, water pools and gardens located between two Buddhist temples.

This 9-hectare garden contains over 550 plant species native to Sri Lankan rainforests.

The park houses various animal species including elephants, leopards and deer within its 7900 hectares of forest land.

An 18th-century Buddhist temple featuring a 50-meter-tall Buddha statue and wall paintings depicting Buddhist cosmology.