Hanthana Mountain Range, Kandy

Name: Hanthana Mountain Range
Address: Kandy, Sri Lanka

#27 among attractions in Kandy

Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act. The maximum height of the range is 3800 ft. The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda. The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent to the Hanthana mountain range. ()

Local name: හන්තානEstablished: 2010 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 7°15'31"N, 80°37'43"E

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Hanthana Mountain Range – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kandy City Centre, Royal Botanical Gardens, Clock Tower, National Herbarium of Sri Lanka.

2.4 miN
Shopping
Kandy City Centre, Kandy
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka, lies the Kandy City Centre (KCC) – a modern shopping and entertainment complex that has become a vibrant hub for both locals and tourists alike.
2.4 miW
Sprawling garden with flowers and plants
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka's cultural capital, the Royal Botanical Gardens of Kandy is an oasis of lush greenery and vibrant flora. Spread over 147 acres, this park is not only a haven for plant enthusiasts but also a testament to the island's rich botanical...
2.4 miN
Memorial
Clock Tower, Kandy
62 min walk • The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha.
2.4 miW
Park
National Herbarium of Sri Lanka
62 min walk • The National Herbarium at Peradeniya, near Kandy in the Central province of Sri Lanka, was started in about 1821 by Alexander Moon, who was the director of the Botanical Gardens there.
2.2 miW
Library
University of Peradeniya library, Kandy
57 min walk • The University of Peradeniya library is a centrally administered network of libraries in the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. It is considered the oldest academic library in Sri Lanka and one of the largest libraries in Sri Lanka today.
2.3 miN
Park
Wales Park, Kandy
60 min walk • The Royal Palace Park, also known as Wales Park, Wace Park or Rajawasala Park, is a small park on top a small hill in the heart of the city of Kandy, that overlooks Kandy Lake and most of the city. Established by King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha of Sri Lanka it was renamed as Wales Park in honor of the Prince of Wales by the British.
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy
20 min walk • The Ceylon Tea Museum is located in the former Hanthana Tea Factory, which was originally constructed in 1925. It is situated 3 km south of Kandy. Hanthana was one of the first successful areas to cultivate tea following the failure of coffee production on the island.
2.3 miN
7°17'31"N • 80°38'5"E
Kandy Municipal Market, Kandy
60 min walk • Market
2.4 miNE
Park, Playground
E. L. Senanayake Children's Park, Kandy
61 min walk • E. L. Senanayake Children's Park is an Urban Children's park in the city of Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka. Situated at the Ampitiya junction along the Kandy Lake Round Road, it the first children’s park, and one of the oldest parks in the city. The park is named in honour of E. L.
2.2 miN
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Kandy General Post Office, Kandy
57 min walk • The Kandy General Post Office is the main post office in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The first post office was opened in Kandy in 1820, under the direction of the Postmaster General of Ceylon, Louis Sansoni. The first mail coach service, between Colombo and Kandy, began operations in 1832.
2.3 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, Kandy
58 min walk • Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in Bahirawakanda, approximately 2 km from the city centre. The temple is known for its giant Buddha statue.