Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 2 hr 32
Nine Arches Bridge (49 min) Iconic arched railway bridge made of stone, brick & cement, bordered by lush greenery. Bambarakanda Falls (57 min) Water flows over a 263 meter vertical drop into the jungle at this waterfall at the end of a hike. Rawana Falls. (54 min) This popular waterfall is one of the country's widest & has a cave mentioned in an Indian epic poem. Horton Plains National Park (1 hr 18) Large preserve on a plateau featuring cloud forests & montane grasslands, plus rivers & waterfalls. Baker's Falls (1 hr 19) 20-m. waterfall in a picturesque setting amid rocks & ferns, accessed by a moderate footpath. Little Adam's Peak (54 min) Scenic peak reachable by steps & a moderate hiking trail, offering picturesque sunrise views. Buduruwagala Raja Maha Viharaya(බුද්ධ ප්u200dරතිමාව) (1 hr 48) Ancient Buddhist site from the 10th century, featuring 7 giant statues carved in a wall of stone. Diyaluma Falls (1 hr 13) 720-ft. high waterfall, the second highest in the country, with a fabled history of lovers & Gods. Thotupola (1 hr 28) Mountain, nature, and camping Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය (33 min) Sacred rock temple known for its 38-foot Buddha statue carved in a granite boulder. Thangamale Sanctuary (11 min) Great World's End Drop (1 hr 12) Sheer mountainside drop-off & popular hiking spot in Horton Plains NP offering dramatic views. Lipton's Seat (53 min) Striking panoramas draw visitors to this overlook & cafe near historic tea–producing farms. Ravana's Cave (48 min) Secluded cliff cave linked to a mythical Hindu king & accessed by steep steps through lush forest. Adisham Bungalow (9 min) Benedictine monastery in a Tudor-style country home on scenic grounds with orchards & a garden. |