9 days in Kandy & Nuwara Eliya Itinerary

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.

Visiting Royal Botanical Gardens and Kandy Lake will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Millennium Elephant Foundation (in Kegalle), Victoria Golf & Country Resort (in Rajawella) and Knuckles Mountain Range (in Etanwela). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, appreciate the history behind Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, make a trip to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and see the interesting displays at Raja Museum.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Kandy trip planner.

Colombo to Kandy is an approximately 3-hour combination of taxi and flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Nuwara Eliya.

Sitting high up in the hills, the green and pleasant Nuwara Eliya offers both a rich history and proximity to pristine natural areas.

Get in touch with nature at Horton Plains National Park and Little Adam's Peak. Explore Nuwara Eliya's surroundings by going to Thotupola Kanda Nature Trail (in Ohiya) and Ravana Ella Falls (in Ella). There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Gregory Lake and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Galway's Land National Park.

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Nuwara Eliya holiday maker site.

Traveling by car from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.