World Tourism Day 2022

Let's celebrate and form the future of Sri Lankan tourism that is sustainable, stronger, more inclusive, and empowering for the planet we live in and the people.

Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya district is located in the southern part of the Central Province. Nuwara Eliya city is the capital city which was built entirely during the 19th century by the British.

Kandy

Kandy District is one of the attractive districts located in the Central Province in Sri Lanka. Kandy city is the capital city which is the second largest city in the country after Colombo.

Matale

Matale District is located in the northern part of the Central Province, Sri Lanka and it is home for three World Heritage sites; Dambulla Cave Temple, Sigiriya Fortress and Knuckles Range which attract more tourists.

A mid Country replete
with contended tourist and business community


The Department of Trade, Commerce and Tourism
- Central Province


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World Tourism Day 2022

Let's celebrate and form the future of Sri Lankan tourism that is sustainable, stronger, more inclusive, and empowering for the planet we live in and the people.

World Tourism Day 2022 | VisitCentral

Asia’s most spectacular pageant

Kandy Esala Perahera

There can be few spectacular as splendid as the Kandy “Esala” perahera. Yet it is far more than a spectacular; more even than a religious festival. With its roots in customs something over 2000 years old and its proper perpetuation a matter of concern, pride and delight to every mw=ember of the culture and ritual, the life and faith of a race.

From August 21 to August 31 | Kandy

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