
Sri Lanka route guide · Central Province to North Central Province
Anuradhapura, known for giant stupas and the sacred Bodhi tree, is 4 to 4.5 hours from Kandy by car.
The first part of the drive descends from the hills around Kandy on winding roads before the land flattens out.
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About 135 km by road.
4 to 4.5 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 7.5 to 9.5 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Good stops include Golden Temple of Dambulla, Dambulla Cave Temple.