Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 2 hr 32
Baker's Falls (1 hr 19) 20-m. waterfall in a picturesque setting amid rocks & ferns, accessed by a moderate footpath. Nine Arches Bridge (48 min) Iconic arched railway bridge made of stone, brick & cement, bordered by lush greenery. Thotupola (1 hr 27) Mountain, nature, and camping Great World's End Drop (1 hr 11) Sheer mountainside drop-off & popular hiking spot in Horton Plains NP offering dramatic views. Lipton's Seat (52 min) Striking panoramas draw visitors to this overlook & cafe near historic tea–producing farms. Ravana's Cave (48 min) Secluded cliff cave linked to a mythical Hindu king & accessed by steep steps through lush forest. Diyaluma Falls (1 hr 9) 720-ft. high waterfall, the second highest in the country, with a fabled history of lovers & Gods. Rawana Falls. (53 min) This popular waterfall is one of the country's widest & has a cave mentioned in an Indian epic poem. Little Adam's Peak (54 min) Scenic peak reachable by steps & a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views. Prabhawa Mountain Day View Point (13 min) Buduruwagala Raja Maha Viharaya(බුද්ධ ප්u200dරතිමාව) (1 hr 47) Ancient Buddhist site from the 10th century, featuring 7 giant statues carved in a wall of stone. Horton Plains National Park (1 hr 19) Large preserve on a plateau featuring cloud forests & montane grasslands, plus rivers & waterfalls. Bambarakanda Falls (56 min) Water flows over a 263 meter vertical drop into the jungle at this waterfall at the end of a hike. Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය (29 min) Sacred rock temple known for its 38-foot Buddha statue carved in a granite boulder. Adisham Bungalow (10 min) Benedictine monastery in a Tudor-style country home on scenic grounds with orchards & a garden. |