Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 13
Pidurangala (40 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Ibbankatuwa Wewa (12 min) Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන (30 min) Mountain and nature Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (40 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Kaludiya Pokuna Acheological Site (30 min) Sigiriya Fortress (33 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Mathisha jeep safari Dambulla (13 min) Popham's Arboretum (7 min) Spice Garden (16 min) Painting Conservation & Research Center and Painting Museum (4 min) Sath Paththini Devalaya (4 min) Kandalama Reservoir (17 min) Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Dambulla Somawathi Stupa (8 min) Archaeological site and temple Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (11 min) Temple, archaeological site, and history Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (4 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. |