10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Central Province That You Shouldn't Miss

August 9, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Pidurangala Rock, Euphoria Spice and Herbal, Pitawala Pathana, Royal Botanical Gardens, Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple, Golden Temple of Dambulla, Horton Plains National Park, Kandy War Cemetery, Nalanda Gedige, Lankatilaka Temple.
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1. Pidurangala Rock

Pidurangala,Sigiriya, Sigiriya 21120 Sri Lanka
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5.0 based on 2,445 reviews

Pidurangala Rock

Pidurangala is a massive rock formation located a few kilometers north of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka. It has an interesting history closely related to that of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Climbing to the top of Pidurangala Rock is more strenuous than climbing Sigiriya. If you are fit and adventurous it is a climb worth making. It will take you about two hours. There is far less to see on this site than Sigiriya

Reviewed By chrismaanas - Miami, United States

This place is amazing, It is a 30 mins hike, some areas we had to climb rocks, it is not than hard but it is pretty fun, We enter thought a Buddhist temple area, so shoulders, knees should be covered, they provide a silk if you need it. The small temple is nice, with a very strong energy and beautiful painting in the rock wall. On the hiking there are many trees, kind of jungle, another reclining Buddha is close to the top, after the final and more challenging climb, there is an amazing view waiting for you, the impressive Lion rock is there. After you can go a little bit more up and have 360 view, very impressive. People go there for Sunrise and Sunset I bet would be stunning. Note: drones are not allowed.

2. Euphoria Spice and Herbal

Kandy Dambulla Road Arunaloka Farm, Madawala Ulpotha, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 77 270 9107 [email protected] http://www.euphoriaspice.com/
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5.0 based on 350 reviews

Euphoria Spice and Herbal

We offer free Sri Lankan spice and ayurveda tours.Please book in advance for lunch and cookery classes. ( Please note that our restaurant is operated only on reservations). Location:If you are coming from Matale or Kandy, we are located 15km away from Matale in the Dambulla road in the town called "Madawala Ulpotha" infront of Temple Mahamewnawa. If you are coming from Dambulla, we are located 30 km from Dambulla in the Kandy-Dambulla road. We can also be identified as number 88.

Reviewed By gerardl134

We spent there few hours and enjoy every minute???? Visit in spice garden was very interesting and guide demonstrated wide knowledge about plants . Cooking classes are still in our minds... Shall explaind all spices, rules and gave us opportunity to be real part of meal preparation- Finally all was so delicious that our stomaches almost exploded. At the end there was option to buy some spices, teas etc but without pressure that we have to buy something... Recommended place!

3. Pitawala Pathana

Rattota-Illukkumbura Road, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Pitawala Pathana

Reviewed By newtonjsurg - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Only the short trees, shrubs and grass found here as there are lots of seasonal wind blows across this plane. This plane extends about 10 hectares. Endemic fauna and flora are found here.

4. Royal Botanical Gardens

Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka +94 81 2 388088 [email protected] http://www.botanicgardens.gov.lk/?page_id=4359
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4.5 based on 3,766 reviews

Royal Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By swift314 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Beautiful gardens just outside of the town, quite large well laid out and easy to navigate , lots of unusual plants and trees with a large poulation of fruit bats at the top end of the gardens. Well worth a trip and easy to spend 3 or 4 hours here. Nice orchid house and a variety of animal and bird life.

5. Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Matale, Aluvihara Aluvihara Junction, Matale Rd, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 66 2 222533 http://www.aluvihara.virusinc.org
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Reviewed By GirishD446 - Hyderabad, India

Around 160 MT high rock temple situated in natural caves having reclining Buddha statues. Caves are having paintings on walls & ceilings of different eras crafted by different kings. Excellent place to visit. It takes around 1 hr to climb and back.

6. Golden Temple of Dambulla

Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka +94 66 2 283605 https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/561
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4.5 based on 5,708 reviews

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Reviewed By PennyScudamore

Best done with a guide to tell you all about the history and explain what you are seeing. All-in-all very impressive. Practical notes: it is a long climb up many stone steps to get there, so take plenty of water and wear good shoes. For the temples, ladies must cover their shoulders and legs, and everyone must take off their shoes - take a pair of socks with you if not already wearing them, as some of the pavings are outdoors and red hot!

7. Horton Plains National Park

Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 2,545 reviews

Horton Plains National Park

Reviewed By heshanthim - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

The tour of the Horton Plains and the trek to World’s End was an absolute pleasure as it allowed us a sneak peek to the wonders of the diverse wilderness available in Sri Lanka and to various natural marvels that Sri Lanka has to offer. It is also the home to a large number of endemic birds and wildlife and is indeed a must do when one is visiting the beautiful Nuwaraeliya in Sri Lanka. The splendid tour and the experience of visiting the Horton Plains and the trek to the World’s End was guided by the very experienced and capable Naturalist Hashan attached to the Grand Hotel Nuwaraeliya and, Harshana who indeed drove us safely to and from the Horton Plains. I would definitely recommend them to all thinking of visiting Nuwaraeliya.

8. Kandy War Cemetery

Lady Magdalene Drive, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +44 (0) 1628 634221 [email protected] http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2009501/KANDY%20WAR%20CEMETERY
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4.5 based on 466 reviews

Kandy War Cemetery

Formerly known as Pitakande Military Cemetery, it was acquired originally by the military authorities, and was subsequently taken over by the Commission as a permanent war cemetery. Kandy is in central Sri Lanka, 910 metres above sea-level. It is 121 kilometres north-east of Colombo, from which it is easily reached by road. From the Botanical Gardens at Peridenya, take the road to Kandy. Just past the gardens, take a left turning at the roadside direction sign, down Lady Magdalene Drive. The Cemetery is approximately 1.5 kilometres along this road.

Reviewed By MrBlueRL - Leeds, United Kingdom

Thanks to our tuk-tuk driver, Jenudeen, we visited this beautiful little cemetery. We would never have known about it nor visited it if he hadn't shown us. It's not huge, which means you can pay every grave the respect it is due by visiting and looking at the names of all the men buried here. It is genuinely moving to see the graves of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindu, Jew and Sikhs side by side. A sad reminder that in death, we are all equal. The garden is impeccably kept, and it is one of the prettiest graveyards you will ever see. Worth taking the time to visit and experience some tranquillity.

9. Nalanda Gedige

Matale 21152 Sri Lanka +94 76 666 0358 [email protected] http://lakpura.com/nalanda-gedige
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4.5 based on 136 reviews

Nalanda Gedige

An ancient mysteries close to Dabulla .it,s more important place as archeological someone studying ancient building structure this is the key point to learn something .

Reviewed By 1LifeStand - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Interesting little place to stop at for 10min on the way from Dambulla to Kandy! Free entrance for foreigners!

10. Lankatilaka Temple

Gadaldeniya Rd, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +94 70 333 3234 http://ecoworldtours.net
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

Lankatilaka Temple

Reviewed By isurupremaratne - Gampaha, Sri Lanka

This temple is one of the examples for early settlements of Kandyan kingdom dating back to 14th century. Since it is situated in a remote village, you can see the natural beauty of the environment. Fortunately this are is not urbanized. Around the temple, you can see the paddy fields, forests and rarely a vehicle. It feels like going to the Kandyan era. There's a large rock-writing which was written in both Sinhalese and Tamil. The main Buddha image house has a Buddha statue and paintings dating back to Kandyan era. Recommended for family trips with kids. This place has a value of archeology and history. 1.5 - 2 hours will be enough to spend. Access from Colombo - Kandy main road is very easy. If you are using public transport, get down at Pilimatalawa. Since the temple is located 4.5 km from the town, three wheeler (taxi) would be a good option. Otherwise, there's a bus (Kandy - Pilimatalawa - Daulagala raod) you can take from the Gadaladeni junction. Then, get down at Lankatilake junction and walk 300 m to reach the temple. If you are traveling by your own vehicle or taxi, use the other road which you can go to the top of the cliff. There is parking space available.

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