Scenic Drives in Sri Lanka
There are some great scenic drives in the central hills of Sri Lanka. This list includes the best of those. You can travel most of the roads using public Bus. But to enjoy the most it is good to hire a car and driver. Also, most roads are now in a much better state.
Kandy - Mahiyanganaya 18 bend road | ||
![]() | Where | 115km from Colombo (Kandy) |
Length | 77km | |
Time | 2 hours 30 min | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Mahiyanganaya Valley | |
Kandy - Mahiyanganaya Raja Mawatha | ||
![]() | Where | 115km from Colombo (Kandy) |
Length | 100km | |
Time | 3 hours | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Randenigala Dam, Victoria Dam | |
Ella - Wellawaya road | ||
![]() | Where | 210km from Colombo (Ella) |
Length | 30Km | |
Time | 1 hour | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Rawana Falls | |
Wellawaya - Beragala road | ||
![]() | Where | 180km from Colombo (Beragala) |
Length | 38km | |
Time | 1 hour 30 min | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Diyaluma Falls | |
Hatton - Nuwara Eliya road | ||
![]() | Where | 120km from Colombo (Hatton) |
Length | 41km | |
Time | 1 hour 30 min | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Devon Falls, St. Clair Falls | |
Maskeliya - Balangoda road via Bogawantalawa | ||
![]() | Where | 135km from Colombo (Maskeliya) |
Length | 60km | |
Time | 3 hours | |
Directions | map link | |
Attractions | Maussakelle Reservoir |