Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 44
Kandalama Reservoir (26 min) Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Pidurangala (36 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Cobra Hood Cave (30 min) Kaludiya Pokuna Acheological Site (26 min) Sigiriya Fortress (30 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (42 min) Temple, archaeological site, and history Sigiriya - Archaeological Museum (29 min) Sigiri Art Gallery (28 min) Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (35 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Angammedilla National Park (1 hr 1) Minneriya National Park (48 min) This sprawling preserve features a large 3rd-century reservoir, plus elephants & other wildlife. Kaludiya Pokuna (26 min) Popham's Arboretum (30 min) Sarath Safari Sigiriya (27 min) Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (36 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. |