Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 12
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (53 min) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex (1 hr 1) Royal Botanic Gardens (37 min) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Arthur S Seat (53 min) Embekke Devalaya ( ) (58 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. Old Royal Palace (54 min) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. World Buddhist Museum (57 min) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Ramboda Falls Srilanka (1 hr 38) This tiered waterfall along the Panna Oya river drops from a height of 109 meters. British Garrison Cemetery (59 min) Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (1 hr) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. Kandy Lake (59 min) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. National Museum (59 min) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (1 hr) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (57 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. |