Hotels in Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka

The Cultural Triangle in central Sri Lanka is a dry zone with temperatures ranging from 75°F to 95°F (24°C to 35°C) year-round, famous for ancient capitals like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, plus the 5th-century Sigiriya rock fortress. During the dry months from May to September, you can climb Sigiriya's 1,200 steps for views of symmetrical water gardens, or cycle through Polonnaruwa's 12th-century ruins like the Gal Vihara Buddha statues. Even in the wetter October to January period, you can explore Dambulla's five cave temples with 157 Buddha images, as the rains rarely last all day.