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Scenic Lookout
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Kandy View Point
(937 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
Kandy View Point, also known as Arthur's Seat, offers stunning vistas over Kandy, the charming hill ..
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Tea Estate
2
Pedro Tea Estate
(903 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
95 km(s)
Pedro Tea Estate is one of the most celebrated tea plantations in Sri Lanka, located near the quaint..
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Natural Attraction
3
Madu River Boat Safari
(88 Reviews)
Bentota
71 km(s)
The Madu River is a wetland situated in the southwest of Sri Lanka near Bentota. The river flows thr..
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Urban Park
4
Viharamahadevi Park
(714 Reviews)
Colombo
5 km(s)
Viharamahadevi Park, formerly known as Victoria Park, is the oldest and largest park situated in the..
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Wildlife Sanctuary
5
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
(665 Reviews)
Bentota
62 km(s)
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery is a prime turtle observation site located in Kosgoda, Bentota on the southw..
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Cultural Site
6
Embekka Devalaya
(65 Reviews)
Kandy
80 km(s)
Embekka Devalaya, located near Kandy in Sri Lanka, is a historic temple complex famed for its exquis..
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Botanical Garden
7
Hakgala Botanical Garden
(649 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
76 km(s)
Hakgala Botanical Garden, located under the Hakgala Peak, in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka,..
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National Park
8
Galway's Land National Park
(63 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
97 km(s)
Galway's Land National Park is a small but significant natural reserve located within Nuwara Eliya, ..
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Buddhist Temple
9
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
(628 Reviews)
Colombo
6 km(s)
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is an iconic Buddhist temple located 11 kilometers north-east of Colombo, ..
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Museum
10
Ceylon Tea Museum
(616 Reviews)
Kandy
94 km(s)
The Ceylon Tea Museum is located approximately 3 kilometers south of Kandy, in the central part of S..
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Historical Cemetery
11
Kandy Garrison Cemetery
(564 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent..
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Historical Landmark/Garden
12
Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa
(561 Reviews)
Bentota
51 km(s)
Brief Garden is the legendary garden and former residence of the renowned Sri Lankan landscape archi..
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Wellness Center
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Bentota Ayurveda Centre
(546 Reviews)
Bentota
54 km(s)
Bentota Ayurveda Centre is a serene wellness retreat located in the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lan..
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Waterfall
14
Lover's Leap Waterfall
(497 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
97 km(s)
Lover's Leap Waterfall is a breathtaking cascade located in the scenic town of Nuwara Eliya, in the ..
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River
15
Bentota River
(456 Reviews)
Bentota
60 km(s)
Bentota River, flowing through the town of Bentota in the Galle District of Sri Lanka, is a serene w..
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Historic Site, Religious Place
16
Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
(446 Reviews)
Colombo
7 km(s)
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Wildlife Sanctuary
17
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
(4144 Reviews)
Kandy
67 km(s)
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, located in the village of Pinnawala near Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a sanctu..
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Zoological Garden
18
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
(4 Reviews)
Colombo
7 km(s)
Dehiwala Zoological Garden, also known as Colombo Zoo, is a zoological garden located in Dehiwala, a..
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Historical Landmark
19
Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
(3929 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lank..
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Botanical Garden
20
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
(3857 Reviews)
Kandy
86 km(s)
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, located in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka, is a spectacular expanse of..
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Historical and Commercial District
21
Colombo Fort
(353 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
Colombo Fort, the heart of Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, is a blend of colonial legacy and modern dev..
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Waterfall
22
Clair's Falls
(320 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
97 km(s)
Clair's Falls, also known as 'Little Niagara of Sri Lanka', is a picturesque waterfall located near ..
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Historical Landmark
23
Old Parliament Building
(319 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
The Old Parliament Building, located in the heart of Colombo, near the Galle Face Green, stands as a..
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Religious Site
24
Gangaramaya Temple
(3143 Reviews)
Colombo
6 km(s)
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, renowned for its cult..
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Religious Site
25
Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
(279 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
St. Anthony's Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic church situated in Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lank..
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Cultural Site
26
Lankatilaka Temple
(271 Reviews)
Kandy
91 km(s)
The Lankatilaka Temple is situated on a rock outcrop in the district of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and is con..
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National Park
27
Horton Plains National Park
(2609 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
100 km(s)
Horton Plains National Park is a breathtaking nature reserve and ecotourism venue situated in the ce..
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Historical Landmark
28
Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
(248 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building loc..
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Beach
29
Bentota Beach
(2311 Reviews)
Bentota
54 km(s)
Bentota Beach, located in the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a sublime stretch of golden san..
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Historical Landmark
30
Colombo Lighthouse
(229 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
Colombo Lighthouse stands as a historic and navigational landmark in Colombo, the commercial capital..
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Urban Park
31
Galle Face Green
(2043 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
Galle Face Green is an urban park located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, stretching half a kilo..
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
32
Beira Lake
(200 Reviews)
Colombo
6 km(s)
Beira Lake is a serene body of water located at the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital. ..
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Religious Site
33
Ranawana Royal Temple
(2 Reviews)
Kandy
71 km(s)
The Ranawana Royal Temple is located in the southern periphery of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Known for its se..
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Historical & Religious Site
34
Gadaladeniya Temple
(189 Reviews)
Kandy
84 km(s)
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Lake / Nature Attraction
35
Gregory Lake
(1777 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
94 km(s)
Gregory Lake is a prominent attraction in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, created in 1873 under the British..
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Buddhist Temple
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Kande Viharaya Temple
(173 Reviews)
Bentota
51 km(s)
Kande Viharaya Temple, located in Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a historic Buddhist temple famed for its re..
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Nature/Scenic Viewpoint
37
Moon Plains
(171 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
97 km(s)
Moon Plains is located just a few kilometers away from the town of Nuwara Eliya in Sri Lanka. Known ..
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Golf Club
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Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
(155 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
95 km(s)
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is an exquisite and historic golf course located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya..
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Beach
39
Mount Lavinia Beach
(1519 Reviews)
Colombo
9 km(s)
Mount Lavinia Beach is a popular coastal hotspot located in the suburbs of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Renow..
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Historic Site
40
Wolvendaal Church
(142 Reviews)
Colombo
6 km(s)
Wolvendaal Church is one of the most significant remnants of Dutch colonial rule in Sri Lanka, locat..
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Historical Landmark
41
Lunuganga Estate
(139 Reviews)
Bentota
57 km(s)
Lunuganga Estate is the country home of the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Started in ..
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Museum
42
National Museum of Colombo
(1343 Reviews)
Colombo
5 km(s)
The National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is the largest museum i..
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Public Park
43
Diyatha Uyana (Battaramulla)
(128 Reviews)
Colombo
1 km(s)
Diyatha Uyana is a picturesque park situated in the suburb of Battaramulla, near Colombo, Sri Lanka...
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Cultural Venue
44
Kandy Cultural Show
(1241 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
The Kandy Cultural Show is an enthralling experience located in the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka. This ..
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Religious Site
45
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
(12145 Reviews)
Kandy
92 km(s)
The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in t..
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Market
46
Pettah Market
(121 Reviews)
Colombo
7 km(s)
Pettah Market, also known as Manning Market, is a traditional bazaar situated in the neighborhood of..
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Museum
47
Colombo Dutch Museum
(118 Reviews)
Colombo
8 km(s)
The Colombo Dutch Museum, situated in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a place rich in historical significance..
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Religious Site
48
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
(1175 Reviews)
Kandy
91 km(s)
Perched high above the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, stands the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, an i..
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Public Park
49
Victoria Park
(1072 Reviews)
Nuwara Eliya
95 km(s)
Victoria Park is a beautifully maintained public park located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lank..
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Hindu Temple
50
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
(106 Reviews)
Colombo
6 km(s)
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil is a significant Hindu temple located in Colombo, the bustling capital..
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City
51
Kandy
Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka, is a major city located in the Centr..
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Wildlife Sanctuary
52
Bentota Sea Turtle Conservation Project
The Bentota Sea Turtle Conservation Project, situated in the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lanka, is ..
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Hill Station
53
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya, known as 'Little England' of Sri Lanka, is a picturesque hill station located in the c..
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Nature Reserve/Wildlife Sanctuary
54
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, often spelled as Udawattakele, is a historic forest reserve situated on a h..
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Coastal town
55
Bentota
Bentota is a coastal town in Sri Lanka, renowned for its breathtaking beaches, lush mangroves, and t..
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Buddhist Temple
56
Galapata Vihara (Galapata Temple)
Galapata Vihara, also known as Galapata Temple, is a significant Buddhist temple located in the coas..
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Nature/Wildlife Sanctuary
57
Attidiya Bird Sanctuary
The Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is a natural oasis located in the bustling city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. T..
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City
58
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and the commercial, industrial, and cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Locat..
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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
279 reviews
Religious Site
Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
128 reviews
Public Park
Diyatha Uyana (Battaramulla)
4 reviews
Zoological Garden
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
628 reviews
Buddhist Temple
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
142 reviews
Historic Site
Wolvendaal Church
319 reviews
Historical Landmark
Old Parliament Building
3143 reviews
Religious Site
Gangaramaya Temple
1519 reviews
Beach
Mount Lavinia Beach
446 reviews
Historic Site, Religious Place
Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
118 reviews
Museum
Colombo Dutch Museum
200 reviews
Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
Beira Lake
121 reviews
Market
Pettah Market
714 reviews
Urban Park
Viharamahadevi Park
1343 reviews
Museum
National Museum of Colombo
2043 reviews
Urban Park
Galle Face Green
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