Kandy.
Sacred temples, lake views, green hills, and Sri Lankan cultural heritage.
Curated guides, city hotels, and local notes for travelers who want the whole trip in view.
Sri Lanka city guide
About Kandy.
Kandy offers peaceful lake scenery, traditional dance performances, tea-covered hills, botanical gardens, and the famous Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Must-see Places.
Temple
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist temple and spiritual landmark.
Lake
Kandy Lake
A peaceful lake surrounded by hills and historic landmarks.
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
A vast tropical garden with orchids, palms, and giant trees.
Religious Landmark
Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue
A giant white Buddha statue overlooking Kandy city.
Viewpoint
Kandy View Point
A panoramic viewpoint overlooking the lake and hills.
Nature Reserve
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
A peaceful forest sanctuary near central Kandy.
Cultural Venue
Kandyan Cultural Centre
Traditional dance and drumming performances from Sri Lanka.
City Essentials
When to Visit
December to April
Daily Budget
$60 USD
Transport
Most attractions around the lake are walkable, but tuk-tuks are useful for hill viewpoints.
Curated stays
Where to Stay in Kandy.
Up to five handpicked stays for this city, with direct links to trusted booking sites.
No accommodations listed for Kandy yet.