Sri Lanka route guide · Cultural Triangle to Southern Province
Yala National Park, known for leopard safaris, is 7 to 8.5 hours from Habarana by car. Many travellers break the drive in Ella.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
1Dambulla
The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a sacred and impressive cave temple complex set on a rocky hill.
2Dambulla
Explore five magnificent cave temples filled with ancient Buddhist art!
3Polonnaruwa
Marvel at four magnificent Buddha statues carved from a single granite rock face!
4Polonnaruwa
The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa is a fascinating place to explore Sri Lanka’s royal past.
5Ella
Go organic in beautiful Ella! This sustainable tea garden shows how tea can be grown without chemicals while…
6Ella
Ella Rock is a popular hiking spot offering spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding valleys, tea…
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About 290 km by road.
7 to 8.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 14 to 17 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Ella is the most natural place to break the journey, about 5.5 to 6.5 hours from Habarana.
