Sri Lanka Landscape
Photography Guide

Capture Sri Lanka's Magic

Discover 16 stunning locations with optimal lighting times, drone regulations, and insider tips for the perfect shot.

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16 Photo Spots

Curated locations with ideal lighting conditions.

Sigiriya Rock Fortress
Permit Required
Heritage

Sigiriya Rock Fortress

placeCultural Triangle
landscapeculturalheritage
Nine Arch Bridge, Ella
Architecture

Nine Arch Bridge, Ella

placeHill Country
landscapearchitecturetrains
Galle Fort and Lighthouse
Coastal

Galle Fort and Lighthouse

placeSouth Coast
coastalarchitecturestreet
Mirissa & Coconut Tree Hill
Coastal

Mirissa & Coconut Tree Hill

placeSouth Coast
coastallandscapepalm-trees
Horton Plains & World's End
No Drone
Nature

Horton Plains & World's End

placeHill Country
landscapenaturewildlife
Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy
No Drone
Cultural

Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy

placeCentral Province
culturalarchitecturespiritual
Jaffna Peninsula (Nallur Temple)
Cultural

Jaffna Peninsula (Nallur Temple)

placeNorthern Province
culturalurbanstreet
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
Spiritual

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

placeCentral Highlands
landscapespiritualsunrise
Polonnaruwa Ancient City
Permit Required
Heritage

Polonnaruwa Ancient City

placeCultural Triangle
culturalheritagearchitecture
Stilt Fishermen (Koggala Coast)
Cultural

Stilt Fishermen (Koggala Coast)

placeSouth Coast
coastalculturalportrait
Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya
Landscape

Tea Plantations of Nuwara Eliya

placeHill Country
landscaperuralportrait
Yala National Park
No Drone
Wildlife

Yala National Park

placeSoutheast
wildlifenaturelandscape
Minneriya National Park
No Drone
Wildlife

Minneriya National Park

placeCultural Triangle
wildlifenaturelandscape
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
No Drone
Nature

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

placeSouthwest
wildlifenaturemacro
Diyaluma Falls (Koslanda)
Landscape

Diyaluma Falls (Koslanda)

placeHill Country
landscapewaterfalladventure
Anuradhapura Sacred City
Permit Required
Heritage

Anuradhapura Sacred City

placeCultural Triangle
culturalheritagearchitecture
Winding road tea country
flight_takeoffDrone Safety & Regulations

Fly Responsibly in Paradise

Sri Lanka has strict drone laws to protect its heritage sites and wildlife. All drones must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) before arrival. Respect privacy and sacred airspace.

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No Fly Zones

Airports, military bases, and most national parks.

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Height Limit

Maximum flight altitude is 120m (400ft) AGL.