Gadaladeniya Vihara, Kandy

Name: Gadaladeniya Vihara
Address: Kandy, Sri Lanka

#25 among attractions in Kandy

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Gadaladenyia Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pilimathalawa, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Gadaladenyia Road, just up from the Gadaladeniya junction of the Colombo - Kandy Road, approximately 12.5 km to the west of Kandy and 3 km from the ancient buddhist temple, Lankatilaka Vihara. It is considered one of the largest rock temples in Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: ගඩලාදෙණිය විහාරය Completed: 1344 (680 years ago)Coordinates: 7°15'26"N, 80°33'22"E

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Day trips

Gadaladeniya Vihara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Botanical Gardens, Embekka Devalaya, Lankatilaka Vihara, National Herbarium of Sri Lanka.

2.9 miE
Sprawling garden with flowers and plants
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kandy
74 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...
2.8 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Embekka Devalaya, Kandy
73 min walk • Embekka Devalaya, nestled in the verdant hills of Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a temple that resonates with the artistic and architectural prowess of the ancient Sinhalese civilization. This historic shrine, dedicated to the worship of Mahasen, a local deity identified with...
1.7 miS
Temple
Lankatilaka Vihara, Kandy
44 min walk • Lankatilaka Vihara is a Buddhist temple situated in Udunuwara of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located on Daulagala road approximately 4 km away from Pilimatalawa junction and a few kilometres from the buddhist temple, Gadaladeniya Vihara. It is considered as the most magnificent architectural edifice created during the Gampola era.
2.9 miE
Park
National Herbarium of Sri Lanka
74 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.
2.8 miE
Library
University of Peradeniya library, Kandy
71 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.
2.4 miW
Museum
National railway museum
62 min walk • National railway museum is the national railway museum of Sri Lanka, located in Kadugannawa. The railway museum is owned by Sri Lanka Railways. The museum was opened on 27 December 2014 in order to commemorate the 150th anniversary of railway service in Sri Lanka. Previously, the museum was located in Colombo.
5.3 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy
136 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.
5.7 miNE
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Kandy General Post Office, Kandy
146 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.
5.5 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, Kandy
142 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.
5 miE
Natural feature, Nature, Natural attraction
Hanthana Mountain Range, Kandy
127 min walk • 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.
2.9 miE
Universities and schools
University of Peradeniya, Kandy
74 min walk • The University of Peradeniya is a public university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission. It is the largest university in Sri Lanka, which was originally established as the University of Ceylon in 1942.

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How to get to Gadaladeniya Vihara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gadaladeniya Vihara:

Train

Pilimathalawa (18 min walk)