Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 18
Pidurangala (36 min)
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Spice Garden (13 min) Kandalama Reservoir (29 min)
Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Sath Paththini Devalaya (14 min) Painting Conservation & Research Center and Painting Museum (15 min) Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන (30 min)
Mountain and nature Avukana Buddha Statue | අවුකන බුද්ධ ප්u200dරතිමාව (58 min)
Carved during the reign of Dhatusena, this 12-m.-tall statue of the Buddha was hewn from granite. Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (16 min)
Temple, archaeological site, and history Sigiriya Fortress (30 min)
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (36 min)
Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. Sigiriya - Archaeological Museum (29 min) Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (14 min)
Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Popham's Arboretum (15 min) Kala Wewa (48 min)
Upper part of a twin reservoir built by King Dhatusena in the 5th century, visited by elephants. Ederagala Wana Senasuna (12 min)
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