6 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
6 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
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6 days in Sri Lanka Itinerary
Start: Kuwait City
Fly:
9h 30min
1
Sigiriya
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 45min
2
Kandy
— 1 night
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Fly + taxi:
1h
3
Galle
— 1 night
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Fly + taxi:
3h 30min
4
Ella
— 1 night
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taxi + Fly:
9h 30min
End: Kuwait City
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2
nights
Sigiriya
2
nights

The historic rock of the same name dominates the landscape of World Heritage-listed Sigiriya, where the steep and striking lava plug contains the ruins of an ancient empire.Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Sigiriya and then Head underground at Golden Temple of Dambulla. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Pidurangala Rock and then explore the striking landscape of Minneriya National Park.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Sigiriya trip planner .
Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sigiriya is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Arabia Standard Time (AST) to India Standard Time (IST) is 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Kandy.
Things to do in Sigiriya
Side Trips
Minneriya National Park, Golden Temple of Dambulla
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Sigiriya
10:00am, Sun Aug 11

Golden Temple of Dambulla
2:30pm, Sun Aug 11

Minneriya National Park
12:30pm, Mon Aug 12
1
night
Kandy
1
night

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanical Gardens, appreciate the history behind Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, then contemplate the long history of Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and finally explore the activities along Kandy Lake.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kandy road trip planner.
Traveling by car from Sigiriya to Kandy takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel to Galle.
Things to do in Kandy
Side Trip
Royal Botanical Gardens
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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
2:30pm, Tue Aug 13

Royal Botanical Gardens
10:00am, Tue Aug 13

Kandy Lake
5:00pm, Tue Aug 13
1
night
Galle
1
night

The southernmost city on the island, Galle combines colonial-era history with a tropical feel and climate.Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Japanese Peace Pagoda, then stroll through Jungle Beach, then look for gifts at Lak Gems & Jewellery, and finally steep yourself in history at Galle Fort.
To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Galle sightseeing planner .
Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Kandy to Galle takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or drive. In August in Galle, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to travel to Ella.
Things to do in Galle
Side Trip
Unawatuna
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Galle Fort
2:30pm, Wed Aug 14

Jungle Beach
11:30am, Wed Aug 14

Japanese Peace Pagoda
10:00am, Wed Aug 14
1
night
Ella
1
night

The relaxing hilltop village of Ella benefits from a more temperate climate than much of the rest of country thanks to its high elevation.Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): take in the dramatic scenery at Ravana Ella Falls, make a trip to Demodara Nine Arch Bridge, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Little Adam's Peak.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Ella day trip app .
Getting from Galle to Ella by combination of flight and taxi takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August in Ella, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Ella
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Little Adam's Peak
2:00pm, Thu Aug 15

Demodara Nine Arch Bridge
12:30pm, Thu Aug 15

Ravana Ella Falls
10:00am, Thu Aug 15
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