A 20-minute drive takes you southeast to Lunuganga, the 15-acre estate and gardens of celebrated architect Geoffrey Bawa. He called it “the garden within a larger garden”. Book a guided tour through the gardens of mostly endemic fauna and flora to fully appreciate how his imagination and favourite places to sit at different times of the day in quiet observation gave birth to this blissful space. An inspiring experience absorbing the creation of an ingenious mind.

If you want to spend more time, make a prior reservation to have lunch in the restaurant with a pleasing view of the lake.