Rock fortresses, tea hills and beaches. Climb Sigiriya, ride the scenic train to Ella through tea country, visit Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth and finish on the south-coast beaches — all a short flight from India.
Best time to visit: December – April (west & south)
Ideal trip length: 5 – 8 days
Popular places: Colombo, Kandy, Sigiriya, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Bentota