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Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium showing a sporting event as well as a small group of people
Dambulla Cave Temple
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What to do in Central Province

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Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic

Kandy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kandy Lake
Temple of the Tooth

Temple of the Tooth

You can find out about the history of Kandy with a stop at Temple of the Tooth. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of the Tooth
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Sri Pada

You can find out about the history of Nallathanniya with a visit to Sri Pada. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the hiking trails.

Sri Pada
Sigiriya

Ancient City of Sigiriya

Find out about the history of Sigiriya with a stop at Ancient City of Sigiriya. Amble around the area's gardens, or seek out its campsites.

Ancient City of Sigiriya
Entrance fee 500 rupees vs US$30

Pidurangala Rock

Learn about the local history of Sigiriya with a stop at Pidurangala Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Pidurangala Rock
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

Catch an event at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium during your trip to Balagolla. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple

Spectacular Buddha statues and colorful murals beautify this ancient complex of rock-cut temples set high above the plains of Dambulla.

Dambulla Cave Temple
The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya is full of turns, deceptively long and passes some of the largest tea plantations in the world. Truth be told, driving anywhere in the hill country of Sri Lanka is an exercise in patience given that even short distances can take hours due to slow moving traffic, poor weather or less than desirable roads. Better then to sit back and enjoy the ride while stopping for the occasional picture.

Lake Gregory

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Gregory during your travels in Nuwara Eliya.

Lake Gregory
Botanical garden in Kandy

Royal Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peradeniya. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Botanical Garden

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Hantana

Hantana might not have many top sights, but Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hantana
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Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill might not have many top sights, but Ceylon Tea Museum and Wales Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Richmond Hill

Popular day trips from Central Province

Kandy

Kandy

Sigiriya

Sigiriya

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Habarana

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Hatton

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Ambewella

Photo by Minul Tennakoon

Nawalapitiya

Photo by Jayaba Jinasena

Ohiya

Photo by Alexia

Ramboda