Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 1
Embekke Devalaya ( ඇම්බැක්කේ දේවාලය ) (45 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries, featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (25 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3,800 ft. & tea plantations, popular for hiking. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (12 min) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 26) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. National Museum (17 min) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons, artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Old Royal Palace පැරණි රජවාසල (19 min) Built circa 1634, this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Kandy Municipal Central Market (8 min) Market and shopping Kandy Lake (14 min) Tranquil, manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha's tooth. British Garrison Cemetery (19 min) Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (11 min) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Royal Botanic Gardens (23 min) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. World Buddhist Museum (18 min) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (45 min) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century, with paintings, sculptures & carved inscriptions. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (17 min) Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (5 min) Scenic, serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens, offering elevated city & lake views. |