Ambuluwawa Tower
අම්බුළුවාව
A white spiral tower on a mountaintop, where a narrow staircase leads to 360-degree views over the mountains around Kandy.
Ambuluwawa lies about 25 km southwest of Kandy, near Gampola. It is a multi-faith center combining Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, and Christian sites, as well as a biodiversity reserve. The white tower on the summit has a spiral staircase on its exterior that grows narrower as you climb, wide enough for only one person, with low railings. Anyone afraid of heights should think twice, and extra care is needed when it is windy. Admission is several hundred rupees. You can ride a tuk-tuk up the mountain road to the parking area.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Embekke Devalaya
- Lankatilaka Vihara
- Gadaladeniya Vihara
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
- Ceylon Tea Museum
- Kandy Municipal Central Market
- Arthur's Seat Viewpoint
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue