Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 57
Old Royal Palace (12 min.) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Embekke Devalaya ( ) (44 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (45 min) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. National Museum (20 min.) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Mahaiyawa Railway Station (12 min) Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (12 min.) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Hotel Suisse (13 min) Kandy Lake (17 min.) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (25 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 27) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (6 min.) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. British Garrison Cemetery (5 min.) Royal Botanic Gardens (22 min.) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Mawilmada Railway Station (18 min) World Buddhist Museum (9 min.) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Arthur S Seat (4 min.) Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (11 min.) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. |