Cultural Triangle
Why go?
The dry, flat area northeast of the Hill Country, bounded by Kandy,
Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, is known as the Cultural Triangle.
The region covers Sri Lanka’s most famous cultural and
archaeological sites - some dating back 2,500 years and containing
the remains of the Sinhalese civilisation, which grew through the
centuries under the influence of Buddhism.
At the heart of this triangle is Dambulla, perhaps the best base
for exploring the sites. To the south,
Kandy is also a
possible starting point for exploring this region, with lots of
places to stay.