Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 29
World Buddhist Museum (43 min) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (47 min) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Royal Botanic Gardens (57 min) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (42 min) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (45 min) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (1 hr 1) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. Victoria Dam (55 min) Reservoir river and architecture British Garrison Cemetery (37 min) Arthur S Seat (43 min) Knuckles (1 hr 38) Mountain Kandy Lake (37 min) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. National Museum (38 min) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 31) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Old Royal Palace (46 min) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. |