amenities include a restaurant, a cocktail lounge and a tearoom, plus a spa, a gym, and an infinity pool with a poolside bar. a 2 bedroom villa adds living and dining areas, and a 1900s bungalow offers 4 poster beds, billiards and a soaking tub. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. featuring balconies with mountain views, unfussy rooms have flat screen tvs, wi fi access and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, safes, and en suite, shower only bathrooms. theres also an herb and spice garden. nestled in a leafy hillside estate 10 km from udathalawinna train station, this relaxed hotel is 14 km from sembuwatta lake and 15 km from the national museum of kandy Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 25
Old Royal Palace පැරණි රජවාසල (40 min) Built circa 1634, this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Kandy Lake (35 min) Tranquil, manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha's tooth. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (41 min) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. Matale Aluviharaya මාතලේ අළුවිහාරය (43 min) Surrounded by rocks, this historical Buddhist temple features caves containing religious murals. Sembuwatta Lake (49 min) Artificial recreation lake bordered by pine forest & tea plantations & reaching depths of 39-feet. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (40 min) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (1 hr) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3,800 ft. & tea plantations, popular for hiking. Royal Botanic Gardens (55 min) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Riverston (1 hr 54) Remote peak in an undeveloped area accessed by a winding road, nicknamed the Mini World's End. British Garrison Cemetery (36 min) National Museum (36 min) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons, artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Knuckles (1 hr 26) Srí Lanka (2 hr 26) Island nation known for fine-sand beaches & tea plantations, plus Hindu & Buddhist temples. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (37 min) Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (41 min) Scenic, serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens, offering elevated city & lake views. |