Bandaranaike International Airport 2 hr 59
British Garrison Cemetery (14 min.) National Museum (14 min.) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Katugastota Railway Station (10 min) Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (51 min) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (33 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. Arthur S Seat (16 min.) Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (15 min.) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Palle Thalawinna Railway Station (9 min) Old Royal Palace (14 min.) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 19) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Embekke Devalaya ( ) (50 min) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. Royal Botanic Gardens (28 min.) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (15 min.) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (14 min.) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Mahaiyawa Railway Station (9 min) Uda Thalawinna Railway Station (11 min) World Buddhist Museum (15 min.) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Kandy Lake (13 min.) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. |