Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 2 hr 58
Aadishakti Seeta Amman Temple. (Sita Mata Temple) (29 min.) Ornate temple known as the place where Sita was held prisoner in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Adisham Bungalow (1 hr 16.) Benedictine monastery in a Tudor-style country home on scenic grounds with orchards & a garden. Pidurutalagala (1 hr 10) Home to the country s radar system this prominent peak is also Sri Lanka s tallest mountain. Rawana Falls. (1 hr 20) This popular waterfall is one of the country s widest & has a cave mentioned in an Indian epic poem. Sappukade (11 min) Nine Arches Bridge (1 hr 16.) Iconic arched railway bridge made of stone brick & cement bordered by lush greenery. Hakgala Mountain (27 min.) Forested mountain peak inside a nature reserve with many endemic species & a botanical garden. Bomburuella Waterfall Uva Paranagama (36 min) Accessible by hiking this sizable waterfall in a remote forested area offers scenic views. Lipton S Seat (1 hr 46) Striking panoramas draw visitors to this overlook & cafe near historic tea producing farms. Great World S End Drop (2 hr 14) Sheer mountainside drop-off & popular hiking spot in Horton Plains NP offering dramatic views. Lake Gregory (39 min.) In the hills of tea country this artificial lake offers water sports boating & cycling. Baker S Falls (1 hr 25) 20-m. waterfall in a picturesque setting amid rocks & ferns accessed by a moderate footpath. Galway S Land National Park (43 min.) National park & wildlife refuge featuring local flora migratory & native birds & walking trails. Bambarakanda Falls (2 hr 6.) Water flows over a 263 meter vertical drop into the jungle at this waterfall at the end of a hike. Hakgala Botanical Gardens (27 min.) Serene botanical garden featuring lush plantings including a wide variety of orchids & roses. |