Café Kumbuk — cosy healthy-food café in Colombo 7

A small green café in Colombo 7 serving breakfast, brunch, coffee and seasonal local-produce dishes, with vegetarian and vegan options.

3/1 Thambiah Avenue, off Independence Avenue, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

VELNORA — Mirissa Debut

VELNORA’s first Sri Lankan festival: a full day of electronic music, DJs from the Maldives and Sri Lanka, large-scale production and visuals at Ibiza Mirissa.

10 October –11 October

Serendisco Music Festival 2026

A new edition of Colombo’s house-music festival, with the date and 16:00 start confirmed; venue, lineup and ticket details will be added later.

19 December –20 December

Colombo Shopping Festival — December 2026

A large Christmas shopping fair at BMICH with 200+ exhibitors, four halls, gifts, fashion, home products, festive offers and family activities.

11 December –21 December

Lanka Comic Con 2026

Sri Lanka’s leading geek-culture festival with cosplay, comics, anime, gaming, Artist Alley, collectibles, panels, workshops and live activities in central Colombo.

31 October –1 November

This Is Michael — Relive the Legend

An international Michael Jackson tribute show with Lenny Jay, live music, dancers, iconic choreography and more than twenty King of Pop hits.

8 November –9 November

Colombo Lifestyle Fair 2026

A three-day lifestyle fair at BMICH with 200+ stalls covering home products, fashion, cosmetics, technology, food and local brands.

13 November –15 November

Let's collaborate — @travelophilea

Hi! I’m Alexandra, the travel blogger behind @travelophilea. I’m currently in Vietnam and open to collaborations and new projects.

Offer a collaboration to bloggers and influencers

Want to promote a brand, venue, or event? Publish a promo listing and offer bloggers a collaboration format that works for both sides.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

Climb Sri Lanka’s Lion Rock through the water gardens to its fifth-century palace ruins, frescoes and Lion Gate. Find current foreign-visitor ticket prices, opening hours and practical entry details.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple

Explore five ancient cave shrines, Buddhist murals and more than 150 statues at this living pilgrimage site and UNESCO World Heritage property in Dambulla.

Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Dambulla, Matale District, Sri Lanka

Price level: Budget

Sacred City of Anuradhapura

Discover the ancient Sri Lankan capital: monumental stupas, monasteries and the sacred Bodhi tree, with practical CCF ticket and visitor information.

Sacred City archaeological area, Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ancient City of Polonnaruwa

Explore Sri Lanka’s medieval capital: royal ruins, the Vatadage, Gal Vihara and ancient irrigation works. CCF entry: USD 30 for foreign adults and USD 15 for children aged 6–12; open daily 07:00–17:00.

Ancient City archaeological zone, Polonnaruwa, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Sacred City of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth

Visit Sri Dalada Maligawa, a living Buddhist shrine within UNESCO-listed Kandy. Open daily 05:30–20:00. The official FAQ lists foreign visitor tickets at LKR 2,500 for SAARC countries, Thailand and Myanmar, and LKR 3,000 for other countries.

Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka, ZIP 20000

Ella — Mountain Walks and Viewpoints

Explore ridge paths and valley views around Ella, from Little Adam’s Peak to Ella Rock and Nine Arch Bridge. Check access, weather and route-specific fees before setting out.

Ella, Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya — Tea Country and Hill Town

Explore the cool highlands, rolling tea estates and working tea factories around Nuwara Eliya, with practical visitor details and locally reported tour prices.

Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Horton Plains National Park and World's End

Walk Sri Lanka high plateau through cloud forest and grassland to Baker Falls and Worlds End on a marked 9 km loop.

Horton Plains National Park Visitor Centre, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Provi...

Knuckles Mountain Range and Conservation Forest

A UNESCO-listed mountain forest across Matale and Kandy, with cloud forest, grasslands, waterfalls and village trails. Plan a route, check permits and guides, and see the separately published Pitawala Pathana ticket price.

Knuckles Conservation Forest, Central Province, Sri Lanka (multiple access point...

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed lowland rainforest, rich in endemic wildlife. Choose an entrance before travelling; check access, guide arrangements and current fees locally.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka (Kudawa north entrance; separate southern ac...

Kitulgala & the Kelani River Valley

A small town on the Kelani River beside Makandawa rainforest: forest trails, birdlife and a historic film location. Prices belong to separate forest visits and operator packages, not a general town ticket.

Kitulgala, Kegalle District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka