Top Things to do in Central Province
Top Restaurants in Central Province
The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Pidurangala Rock, Kandy Green Tours, Nipuna Knuckles Trekking, Sun Rise Ballooning, Jagath Tours - Day Tour, Cycle Tour Sri Lanka, Horton Plains National Park, Minneriya Tusker Safaris, Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress, Alagalla Mountain Range.
Restaurants in Central Province
1. Pidurangala Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,445 reviews
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. Kandy Green Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Kandy Green Tours is a privet owned trip organizer that arranging day tours in and around Kandy.
3. Nipuna Knuckles Trekking
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
The Knuckles Range is an UNESCO world heritage site a beautiful unspoiled area that has everything from tea estates, rice terasseces to jungle located near the city of Kandy. There is an abundance of birds, flowers and amazing views, definitely worth a visit for all nature lovers. Our Company offers a variety of 1 or 2-day hikes in the area.
4. Sun Rise Ballooning
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 154 reviews
The Premier hot air balloon operator in Sri Lanka with experience dating back to 2003 when commercial ballooning started. We are The Ballooning Family of Sri Lanka with UK certified commercial Pilots. Our Chief Pilot Justin Moore has over 5300 commercial hours. Our pilots are hand picked for the absolute safety of our passengers. All Pilots are legally validated to fly by SL Civil Aviation Authority. All ground handling crew are fluent in English to serve our passengers and give them a unique and memorable flight. Our rates are US$ 210/- per adult and US$ 160/- per child as we do not compromise safety and our standards are high delivering what we promise. Community Responsibility is one of which we do in the area we fly "sharing and caring for the next generation" is one we believe in. Sun Rise Ballooning is also known as SRI Lanka Ballooning.
5. Jagath Tours - Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 111 reviews
Visiting Kandy during day tour of Kandy – Kandy is one of the most beautiful cities of Sri Lanka that is known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural value. Spread over an area of around 1940 square kilometres, it is counted amongst the world heritage sites of UNESCO. The city promises a number of tourist attractions that include the Old Royal Palace and the famous Temple of Tooth.
6. Cycle Tour Sri Lanka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
We believe cycling is one of the best ways of enjoying the nature. It is not only seeing but interacting with the environment. The best cycling experience begins with a good bike. We have a range of nice SCOTT bikes with high spec which is usually not provided by other operators. Apart from the conventional city tours, we provide professional MTB experience in tough technical terrains like Knuckles, Bellwood, Riverstone... etc. Your ride with us will not be just a cycling excursion, it will be a memory of life time. The reviews reflect our concept of best bikes with best trails. We can customize your tour as per the requirement.
7. Horton Plains National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,545 reviews
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. Minneriya Tusker Safaris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Minneriya National Park is located 182 km away from Colombo in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa.Being part of the elephant corridor which joins up with Kaudulla and Wasgomuwa parks, Minneriya National Park gives the opportunity to see herds of Elephants throughout the year.
9. Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,335 reviews
Transportation provider for cheap rates in Sri Lanka.experience driver.have very good experience and driven more places in Sri Lanka with many people. We provide well maintained vehicles for tours and taxi service with very good drivers. We do city tours,cultural tours,safari,drops and pickups from airport and any place in Sri Lanka.
Reviewed By PaddyM570 - Kidmore End, United Kingdom
I am horribly afraid of heights and climbing a 600ft rock was not at the top of my list for this holiday! However, it was amazing and takes about 1 hour to make the climb via some fantastic, ancient rock art and it is certainly worth the climb to discover the ruins of the most amazing palace. I am still afraid of heights but sometimes you just have to seize these opportunities.
10. Alagalla Mountain Range
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Trekking, camping and bird watching in Alagalla the Potato Mountain Range near Kandy
Reviewed By kelum - Kandy District, Sri Lanka
Find the earliest bus to Poththapitiya -you may get it at the Good Shed bus stand ,and start the climb as early as possible. Poththapitiya is a sleepy little town and whatever the food you may need for the climb could be bought there. The road to the mountain begins from the town itself and the time it may take would be around 2 hours at leisure. Path is good enough with first part of it being through the village .Ascent begins later ,first through the little forest and later among the mana grass as the climb gets steep. There is a section with a collection of boulders right before the summit and care is needed when negotiating through them up on to the summit. Behold the vista which is virtually 360 degrees with literally a third of Srilanka in the eye. Alagalle rarely covers itself in mist so the view is a near guarantee.You have two options for the climb down .Amore adventurous one would be the decent to the rail track near Ihala Kotte station,for which a guide and a rope would be needed as the left side of the somewhat steep rock at the summit requires a rope to help yourself down it. Or you could negotiate your way back along the same route used for ascent. Risk level is mostly moderate and leech protection is a need. Public transport is available from Poththapitiya to Kandy until night fall.
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