The largest and most picturesque of Kandy's three historic Gampola-era temples, Lankatilaka sits atop a rock outcrop and combines Buddhist and Hindu shrine elements within a single striking structure. Its stepped stone stairway and shrine rooms have drawn pilgrims for over 600 years.
130 kmDistance from Colombo
~3 hrsTypical drive time
From the temple's upper terrace, panoramic views open across surrounding paddy fields and hills — one of the more rewarding short stops in the Kandy area.