Bandaranaike International Airport 4 hr 1
Kandy Lake (1 hr 9) Tranquil, manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha's tooth. Srí Lanka (3 hr 19) Island nation known for fine-sand beaches & tea plantations, plus Hindu & Buddhist temples. Riverston (2 hr 47) Remote peak in an undeveloped area accessed by a winding road, nicknamed the Mini World's End. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (1 hr 10) Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha. Sembuwatta Lake (1 hr 58) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (1 hr 16) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (1 hr 14) Scenic, serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens, offering elevated city & lake views. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (1 hr 34) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3,800 ft. & tea plantations, popular for hiking. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (1 hr 13) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. British Garrison Cemetery (1 hr 9) Old Royal Palace පැරණි රජවාසල (1 hr 14) Built circa 1634, this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Knuckles (1 hr 25) Royal Botanic Gardens (1 hr 31) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Huluganga Ella Waterfall (1 hr 12) National Museum (1 hr 9) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons, artifacts & more from the Kandian era. |