Bandaranaike International Airport 3 hr 19
National Museum (40 min) Museum in the former royal palace displaying weapons artifacts & more from the Kandian era. Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex (1 hr 31) Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue (35 min) Steep stairs lead to hilltop views from this Buddhist place of worship with a souvenir shop. World Buddhist Museum (39 min) Museum showcasing exhibits devoted to Buddhist history around the world in a Victorian-era space. Kandy Lake (39 min) Tranquil manmade lake with a path for walking & jogging & an adjacent temple with Buddha s tooth. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary (42 min) Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information. Old Royal Palace (36 min) Built circa 1634 this palace was home to the monarch of the Kingdom of Kandy until the early 1800s. Wales Park / Royal Palace Park (33 min) Scenic serene hilltop park with shaded paths & gardens offering elevated city & lake views. Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka (24 min) Protected mountain region with 7 summits up to 3 800 ft. & tea plantations popular for hiking. Embekke Devalaya ( ) (1 hr 5) Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries featuring ornately carved wooden pillars. British Garrison Cemetery (40 min) Royal Botanic Gardens (43 min) Expansive botanical garden featuring many plant species & known for its orchid collection. Arthur S Seat (34 min) Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya (1 hr 6) Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century with paintings sculptures & carved inscriptions. |