Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 12
Dambulla Somawathi Stupa (7 min) Archaeological site and temple Sath Paththini Devalaya (8 min) Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන (23 min) Mountain and nature Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (8 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Pidurangala (32 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Spice Garden (9 min) Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (32 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Popham's Arboretum (9 min) Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (10 min) Temple, archaeological site, and history Ibbankatuwa Wewa (11 min) Ederagala Wana Senasuna (8 min) Temple and history Sigiriya Fortress (26 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Painting Conservation & Research Center and Painting Museum (8 min) Kala Wewa (42 min) Upper part of a twin reservoir built by King Dhatusena in the 5th century, visited by elephants. Kandalama Reservoir (22 min) Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. |