Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 9
Ibbankatuwa Wewa (8 min) Dambulla Royal Cave Temple and Golden Temple (6 min) Temples built into 5 caves under overhanging rock, containing paintings, statues & wall murals. Popham's Arboretum (9 min) Sath Paththini Devalaya (6 min) Kandalama Reservoir (23 min) Large reservoir lake with areas for swimming & a variety of hotels providing mountain views. Mathisha jeep safari Dambulla (15 min) Dambulla Somawathi Stupa (5 min) Archaeological site and temple Spice Garden (13 min) Painting Conservation & Research Center and Painting Museum (6 min) Kala Wewa (46 min) Upper part of a twin reservoir built by King Dhatusena in the 5th century, visited by elephants. Sigiriya Fortress (31 min) The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs. Pidurangala (37 min) Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views. Jathika Namal Uyana | ජාතික නාමල් උයන (24 min) Mountain and nature Ibbankatuwa Megalithic Tombs (7 min) Temple, archaeological site, and history Pidurangala Royal Cave Temple (37 min) Ancient Buddhist temple built on a huge rock, a popular hike for history & panoramic views. |