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Sri Dalada Maligawa
Buddhist temple
Large temple featuring rituals & services around the sacred Tooth Relic, the canine tooth of Buddha.
4.70 (27.1K reviews)
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Sigiriya
Fortress
The ruins of a 5th-century city, anchored by a towering rock fortress accessible by steep stairs.
4.70 (19.3K reviews)
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Sacred City of Kandy
Historical landmark
👍👍 The temple of the sacred tooth relic is a must visit place if you're in Kandy. It's a World heritage site, and important place of worship for the Buddhists. One tooth of Buddha is worshipped here and there is a long history how it has been moved from place to place. There is a museum within the co...
4.70 (13.7K reviews)
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Pidurangala Rock
Historical landmark
Destination for moderate hikes & climbs to the top of the rock, popular for panoramic views.
4.80 (8.2K reviews)
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Embekka Dewalaya
Historical landmark
Hindu temple built between the 14th & 15th centuries, featuring ornately carved wooden pillars.
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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EKHO Sigiriya
Hotel
Relaxed rooms in a warm hotel offering 2 restaurants, a grassy courtyard & outdoor seating.
$55/night
4.30 (512 reviews)
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Sigiriya palace
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Sigiria is a must visit site. Located on the top of the mountain close to Dambulla. It is a imposing site. One has to climb about 1200 steps. The construction at the site that is about 1600 years old is a architecturally a marvel. Often considered the 8th wonder of the world. It is not a difficu...
4.60 (447 reviews)
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Clock Tower මාතලේ ඔරලෝසු කණුව மணிக்கூண்டு கோபுரம்
Historical landmark
👍👍 Clock tower is seems middle of the Matale city. It is sitauted nearby Matale market. There are very big crowd around this area and you can find some good retail shops to find fancy items and fast foods.
4.20 (437 reviews)
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Indi Katupāna - Point of Needles
Historical landmark
👍👍 Idikatupana is a special spot along the Sripada trek to the top (From Nallathanniya Entrance). 🏞️ First-time travelers, called "Kodukara" in Sinhala, have unique rituals. They bring needles and threads, placing them in Indikatupana. 🪡 They then carry the thread along the steps for blessings and a s...
4.70 (420 reviews)
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Dambulla Clock Tower දඹුල්ල ඔරලෝසු කණුව
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is the intersection point of Kandy-Jafna (A9) road and Ambepussa-Trincomalee (A6) road. This clock tower has been built under Gammudawa project in 1980s (apx). Now there is rappid commercial development right arround and immediate area has no enough parking spaces. Quite traffic can be at peak...
4.00 (396 reviews)
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Ranamune Raja Pihilla, Kothmale.
Historical landmark
👍👍 This place is a historical land mark where when King Dhutugamu stayed in Kothmale. This Raja Pihilla having really fresh and cold water to have a great reheshing shower. The place is used by locals around the area so give them freedom to wash them and their cloths. Do not bring any polythnes to the...
4.70 (336 reviews)
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Nittawela Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 The place where Nittawela road off from Kandy-Jafna road
4.00 (321 reviews)
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Hatton Malliappuwa Junction
Historical landmark
😠 This is like a sign board for anyone who reaches hatton
They can identify that they’re in hatton by spotting this board
This is one of the oldest and ugliest towns in Sri Lanka without any kind of features at all
This place doesn’t have even a pizza hut to go and eat
Very disappointing
Not even an o...
4.20 (295 reviews)
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Kotagala Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 This is a place most people don't aware about. When we talk about Nuwaraeliya trip we only aware of Ramboda tunnel. But I should say this is more beautiful and unique due to its natural location. Its situated between Kotagala and Thalawakale if you use Colombo Awissawella Ginigathhena Nuwaraeliya ro...
4.50 (240 reviews)
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Kengalla Ambalama
Historical place
👍👍 A historical structure built by a south Indian businessman belonging to the Nayakkar dynasty in early 1900. The place is a resting place for travellers on the adjacent road.
Now, the place stays without much attention in the heart of the Kengalla town and is being ignored most of the times.
4.20 (237 reviews)
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මකර තොරණ (හැටන් පාර) Makara Thorana (Hatton Road)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Embarking on the trek to Sri Pada from Nallathanniya? Look out for the magnificent Makara Thorana, marking the symbolic entrance to Sripada. 🏞️ It's a sight you definitely shouldn't miss!
Trekking via Hatton Road? You're in for a treat when you encounter the spectacular archway known as Makara Thor...
4.70 (215 reviews)
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Mandandawela Junction
Historical landmark
👍👍 This two junction is where it separates from traveling to Jaffna & Rattota when traveling from Matale.
Take right turn to Rattota from Matale & take left turn to Jaffna from Matale.
Little congested part though.
One of the best locations to start a business since it is the start of Matale town from...
4.00 (209 reviews)
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Kandalama Bunt
Historical landmark
👍👍 Nice place to calm down in evening and mornings. Both sunrise and sunset views are realy amazing to watch. Nice olace to do cycling in the evening. Not a crowded area.
4.50 (202 reviews)
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Seetha Kotuwa
Historical place
👍 Seetha Kotuwa
Seetha Kotuwa lies at Gurulupotha in Kandy district in the central province in Sri Lanka.
To get to this archeological site, you have to travel about 5Km from Hasalaka town towards Kandy then you can see the Name board at the Gurulupotha rest house on your right. You have to park your...
4.40 (163 reviews)