Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 58
Mahaiyawa Railway Station (13 min) Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (46 min) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. Royal Botanic Gardens (23 min.) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (26 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. National Museum (6 min.) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Old Royal Palace (13 min.) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Arthur S Seat (7 min.) Kandy Lake (20 min.) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (14 min.) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. World Buddhist Museum (10 min.) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (8 min.) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. Embekke Devalaya ( ) (45 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. British Garrison Cemetery (6 min.) Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (12 min.) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 28) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Mawilmada Railway Station (19 min) |