Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 49
World Buddhist Museum (12 min.) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (37 min) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (26 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. Mawilmada Railway Station (14 min) Katugastota Railway Station (20 min) National Museum (15 min.) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (8 min.) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Royal Botanic Gardens (14 min.) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (15 min.) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Kandy Lake (14 min.) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 33) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Old Royal Palace (10 min.) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (8 min.) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. Mahaiyawa Railway Station (8 min) Sarasavi Uyana Railway Station (15 min) Arthur S Seat (10 min.) British Garrison Cemetery (15 min.) Embekke Devalaya ( ) (36 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. |