If you’re looking for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Situated 40 miles away, Batticaloa is worth hopping in the car for. Tiruchendur Murugan Alayam Temple, St Mary’s Cathedral and Batticaloa Lagoon alone make the drive out worthwhile. The locals will also likely point you toward Central Province, 45 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, make sure it’s Temple of the Tooth. (But we’d also highly recommend Kandy Lake and Royal Palace of Kandy.)