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Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 56

Kandy Railway Station (8 min)

Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (45 min)
Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions.

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (10 min.)
Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information.

Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (7 min.)
Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views.

Old Royal Palace (14 min.)
Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s.

Arthur S Seat (8 min.)

Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (25 min)
Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking.

Kandy Lake (12 min.)
Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth.

British Garrison Cemetery (13 min.)

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (8 min.)
Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop.

Mahaiyawa (1 min)

Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 24)
Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet.

Embekke Devalaya ( ) (44 min)
Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars.

World Buddhist Museum (7 min.)
Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space.

National Museum (13 min.)
Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era.

Royal Botanic Gardens (22 min.)
Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection.