City Walks
Kandy City Walk
Seeking the unseen…
Rituals and traditions, drums and dance, caparisoned elephants, pious devotees, intricate wood carvings and vivid mural paintings, hipped roofs, synthesized culture and architecture. This is Kandy- a UNESCO heritage city.
Location : Kandy
| Length | 6 km |
| Group size | 4 to 8 |
| Pick up point | Queens hotel lobby – 8:00 am |
| Drop off point | Queens hotel – 13: 30 |
| Level | Easy |
| Inclusions | Trek Guide / entrance fees / snacks & tea |
| Exclusions | Transport to the pick up point / Water |
This walk is not available on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.
Highlights
Queen’s bath
National Museum
British Garrison Cemetery
Tooth Relic Temple Square
St.Paul’s Church
Trinity College Chapel
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
What to wear
Light walking shoes/trainers
Comfortable trousers
T-shirt / casual shirt
*No sleeveless tops
What to put in your backpack
Cap/hat
Sunglasses & sun protection cream
Light waterproof jacket (k-way) – depending on weather
Copy of your ID/passport
Emergency phone numbers
Basic first aid kit
| N° of persons | 4-6 | 7-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Per person | $30 | $25 |
Kotte Walk
Ramparts, moats and bustling city life…
Welcome to the forgotten Kingdom of Kotte, built in the 14th century. Kotte was a water fortress fortified with ramparts of laterite rocks. Walking through this populated area, you will be amazed to see the remnants of the old rampart, inner & outer moats and stupa-like structures.
Location: Kotte (Sri Jayawardenapura)
Distance from Colombo city: 8 km
| Length | 5 km |
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | 4 to 8 |
| Pick up point | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Battamulla – 08:00 am |
| Drop off point | Archaeological Museum, Kotte – 12:00 |
| Inclusions | Trek guide / snacks & tea after the walk |
| Exclusions | Breakfast / water / transport to the pick up point & back |
Highlights
Beddagana Mounds
Beddagana Bird Sanctuary
Rampart & Moats
Alakeshwara Palace
Kotte Archeological Museum
What to wear
Light walking shoes/trainers
Comfortable trousers or Bermuda pants
T-shirt / casual shirt
What to put in your backpack
Cap/hat
Sunglasses & sun protection cream
Bottle of water
Hand towel (optional)
Light waterproof jacket (k-way) – depending on weather
Plastic bags – to keep your phone/camera dry
Emergency phone numbers
Copy of your ID or passport
Basic first aid kit
| N° of persons | 4-6 | 7-8 |
|---|---|---|
| per person | $25 | $20 |