Travellers and a driver guide at the Kandy lake viewpoint
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Kandy, Sri Lanka

A lakeside city of temples, gardens and Kandyan food, with the hill country beyond. Build in time for traffic and enjoy the centre on foot where practical.

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What to see in Kandy

Temple of the Tooth

Visit the sacred temple with clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Check visiting times and allow time for security and busy periods.

Kandy Lake

Take an easy lakeside walk and enjoy views across the city. Morning and late afternoon are comfortable times to explore.

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Spend a relaxed few hours among palms, orchids and mature trees. Add a local cooking experience if food is a highlight of your trip.

Driving from Colombo

Allow about 3.5 hours by road. This is approximate and depends on traffic, weather, comfort stops and your pickup point.

Tours visiting Kandy

5 days / 4 nights

The Short Loop

Airport → Sigiriya (2N) → Polonnaruwa & Minneriya → Kandy (1N) → Airport

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7 days / 6 nights

The Classic

Airport → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Airport

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6 days / 5 nights

Tea & Train

Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Nanu Oya (scenic rail leg to Ella) → Ella (2N) → Airport

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13 days / 12 nights

The Grand Tour

Airport → Sigiriya → Polonnaruwa → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → South coast → Airport

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