Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 2 hr 14
Ravana's Cave (30 min) Secluded cliff cave linked to a mythical Hindu king & accessed by steep steps through lush forest. Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය (14 min) Sacred rock temple known for its 38-foot Buddha statue carved in a granite boulder. Diyaluma Falls (1 hr 24) 720-ft. high waterfall, the second highest in the country, with a fabled history of lovers & Gods. Nine Arches Bridge (31 min) Iconic arched railway bridge made of stone, brick & cement, bordered by lush greenery. Adisham Bungalow (31 min) Benedictine monastery in a Tudor-style country home on scenic grounds with orchards & a garden. Thotupola (1 hr 47) Mountain, nature, and camping Buduruwagala Raja Maha Viharaya(බුද්ධ ප්u200dරතිමාව) (1 hr 30) Ancient Buddhist site from the 10th century, featuring 7 giant statues carved in a wall of stone. Bogoda Wooden Bridge (බෝගොඩ ලී පාළම) (1 hr 5) Nine Arch Bridge (31 min) Little Adam's Peak (36 min) Scenic peak reachable by steps & a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views. Horton Plains National Park (1 hr 29) Large preserve on a plateau featuring cloud forests & montane grasslands, plus rivers & waterfalls. Bambarakanda Falls (1 hr 15) Water flows over a 263 meter vertical drop into the jungle at this waterfall at the end of a hike. Rawana Falls. (36 min) This popular waterfall is one of the country's widest & has a cave mentioned in an Indian epic poem. Lipton's Seat (1 hr 1) Striking panoramas draw visitors to this overlook & cafe near historic tea–producing farms. |