Bandaranaike International Airport 1 hr 31
Galle Face Green (55 min) Food stalls dot this popular waterfront destination with a long walkway, sandy beach & scenic views. Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (39 min) Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree. Bolgoda Lake (27 min) Lake and sports Independence Square (57 min) Square in front of Independence Memorial Hall featuring a fountain topped by a statue. Beddagana Wetland Park (55 min) Peaceful natural area with walking paths through the wetlands & abundant bird life. Kalutara Bodhiya (Ihala Maluwa) (41 min) Dome-shaped temple centered around a bodhi tree believed to be sprouted from a sacred sapling. Gangaramaya Temple (57 min) Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training. Mount Lavinia Beach (37 min) Scenic beach offering a stretch of sand, waves, lifeguards, hotels & nearby restaurants. Diyawanna Lake (57 min) Lake and wetland Seema Malakaya (55 min) Serene Buddhist temple on floating platforms featuring numerous Buddha statues & airy shrines. Dehiwala Zoological Garden (42 min) Large, long-running zoo with landscaped gardens & many species, plus an aquarium & butterfly garden. Diyatha Uyana (1 hr 1) Landscaped waterfront park with a playground, colorful fountains, aquarium & open-air food court. Richmond Castle (49 min) Early 1900s mansion featuring a mix of Eastern & Western architectural styles & decorative elements. National Museum (55 min) Big, stately museum with royal objects & other artifacts relating to Sri Lanka's history & culture. Viharamahadevi Park (56 min) Relaxed park with jogging trails, kids' play areas, space for picnics & activities like cycling. |