Top Things to do in Central Province
Top Restaurants in Central Province
What to do and see in Central Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Pachima Viharaya, Pidurangala Rock, Suriyakantha Centre for Art & Culture, Loolkandura, The Lion's Paws - Sigiriya, Royal Botanical Gardens, Mirror Wall - Sigiriya, Lankatilaka Temple, Monte Fano, Sigiriya The Ancient Rock Fortress.
Restaurants in Central Province
1. Pachima Viharaya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. 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.
3. Suriyakantha Centre for Art & Culture
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Center for Art and Culture SURIYAKANTHA is an unforgettable landmark at the heart of authenticity and culture that Sri Lanka's prestigious cultural capital Kandy is renowned for.
4. Loolkandura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By basith292 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
We travelled to Loolkadura estate from Rikilligaskada. As you go, you will first come across James Taylor's statue. The road which you come to the statue is abit rocky. Can rate it 3/5, not carpeted. Then you come to the entrance of loolkadura gate where there's a 5kms hike to the top. Or, I went in a alto k10 which made me go 5kms in the car itself. Road=1/5. Very bad Sandy and rocky road. I was charged 250 for taking my vehicle upstairs. Many school students started walking 5kms from the bottom. You can also speak to one of the local area tourist agents to go in their bolero jeep, am sure they'd charge you abit more. After all, comfort is not cheap. After you reach the top, you can go James Taylor's ruins, then a 30 min rocks and stone hike to Konda gala. Quite easy. Take water to drink and don't pollute the place! Be careful of the heavy wind on the top so don't go to the corners. The hike to the top is beautiful cz you need to walk with the tea leaf bushes which has paved it's safe way to the top. As you come back, you can visit James Taylor's seat and then leave. Again at the end, 5kms walk back downstairs or go in the vehicle. I'd say, better check your tires and vehicle before you go up the Sandy and rocky road as it might not be safe for an old vehicle. Road is very narrow and scary. Few Tamil tea estate who work and live there can guide you if you want. As you come out, you'll find a lady with a child who sells veg patties and veg dhal wade, a cute family, plz do buy something and help them! Overall, awesome hike to Kondagala via Loolkadura estate. This beauty should be only seen live. No picture can translate the live view of this beautiful place!
5. The Lion's Paws - Sigiriya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Elena257 - Timisoara, Romania
The main spiral stairs are hugely overcrowded, I recommend to use the entrance from the paws, it will save you hours (and sun burn :) )
6. Royal Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,766 reviews
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.
7. Mirror Wall - Sigiriya
8. Lankatilaka Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
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.
9. Monte Fano
10. 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.
