Menikhinna

Worth seeing in and around Menikhinna

10 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Temple of the Tooth

   Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

   7 km · Buddhist temple housing the relic of the tooth of Buddha · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

   Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is a cricket stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located about 15 km east of Kandy along the A26 highway.

   4.7 km · cricket stadium in Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy

   The Diocese of Kandy is a suffragan diocese of the Latin Church of the Catholic Church in the ecclesiastical province of the Metropolitan Archbishopric of Colombo, but depends on the missionary Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. The episcopal seat is St.

   7.3 km · diocese of the Catholic Church · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Royal Palace of Kandy

   The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. It is noteworthy for its adherence to traditional Kandyan architectural styles, the buildings within the palace complex contains well-preserved examples of intricate woodwork, finely crafted stone carvings, and ornate wall murals.

   6.9 km · royal palace of the Kingdom of Kandy · Wikipedia
5. 05
   National Museum of Kandy

   The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy. The primary exhibits are housed in the Palle Vahala building, which was the former home of the King's harem.

   6.9 km · museum in Kandy, Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Asgiriya Stadium

   Asgiriya Stadium, is a cricket ground located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Uniquely owned by Trinity College, Kandy, it is situated a short distance away from the city centre.

   7.5 km · cricket stadium in Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Bogambara Stadium

   Bogambara Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka It is one of the oldest grounds in the country. Stadium is currently used mostly for Rugby matches and hosted the games of the Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's.

   7.8 km · multi-purpose stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Kandy Clock Tower

   The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy, Sri Lanka, on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947.

   7.7 km · monument in Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Ceylon Tea Museum

   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.

   9.1 km · tea museum in Kandy, Sri Lanka · Wikipedia
10. 10
    Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya

    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.

    8.3 km · theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka · Wikipedia

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Getting to Menikhinna

Airports

Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB), 91 km · Colombo Ratmalana (RML), 105 km · Jaffna (JAF), 284 km

Stations

Kandy railway station, 8.2 km

• Colombo → Menikhinna

  103 km · quickest by road, 3h 38m · Rs1,210–1,610
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• Jaffna → Menikhinna

  273 km · quickest by road, 7h 36m · Rs2,980–3,970
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• Thiruvananthapuram → Menikhinna

  433 km · quickest by air, 8h 43m · ₹15,410–23,500
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