Sri Lanka route guide · Hill country
Galle to Kandy links the south coast and the hill capital. With the expressways around Colombo, a private car is the fastest way to make the trip.
The Southern Expressway runs north to Colombo, the Outer Circular Expressway takes you around the city, and the Kandy road climbs through Kegalle and the Kadugannawa pass.
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The Turtle Hatchery in Hikkaduwa is a wonderful place to learn about sea turtle conservation.
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Learn about the devastating 2004 tsunami through powerful personal stories and photographs at this moving…
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a heart-warming place where you can see elephants up close in a natural…
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Get up close with gentle giants at this heartwarming elephant sanctuary!
Marvel at the towering 88-foot white Buddha statue watching over Kandy!
The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show is a vibrant, must-see performance in historic Kandy that celebrates…
Explore the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with a Kandy City Tour.
Best for: Travellers who started on the coast and are heading inland. Compare verified drivers, send a free request and pay the driver directly.
About 4.5 to 5.5 hours for roughly 230 km.
No direct train runs all the way; you change in Colombo. A car is faster.
