Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 2 hr 58
Baker's Falls (1 hr 6) 20-m. waterfall in a picturesque setting amid rocks & ferns, accessed by a moderate footpath. Rawana Falls. (1 hr 20) This popular waterfall is one of the country's widest & has a cave mentioned in an Indian epic poem. Little Adam's Peak (1 hr 20) Scenic peak reachable by steps & a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views. Nine Arches Bridge (1 hr 15) Iconic arched railway bridge made of stone, brick & cement, bordered by lush greenery. Galway's Land National Park (1 hr 1) National park & wildlife refuge featuring local flora, migratory & native birds & walking trails. Hakgala Botanical Gardens (44 min) Serene botanical garden featuring lush plantings, including a wide variety of orchids & roses. Adisham Bungalow (46 min) Benedictine monastery in a Tudor-style country home on scenic grounds with orchards & a garden. Horton Plains National Park (1 hr 5) Large preserve on a plateau featuring cloud forests & montane grasslands, plus rivers & waterfalls. Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple) (46 min) Ornate temple known as the place where Sita was held prisoner in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Hakgala Mountain (44 min) Forested mountain peak inside a nature reserve with many endemic species & a botanical garden. Lake Gregory (56 min) In the hills of tea country, this artificial lake offers water sports, boating & cycling. Great World's End Drop (1 hr 48) Sheer mountainside drop-off & popular hiking spot in Horton Plains NP offering dramatic views. Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය (58 min) Sacred rock temple known for its 38-foot Buddha statue carved in a granite boulder. Bambarakanda Falls (1 hr 33) Water flows over a 263 meter vertical drop into the jungle at this waterfall at the end of a hike. Lipton's Seat (1 hr 30) Striking panoramas draw visitors to this overlook & cafe near historic tea–producing farms. |