Kandy
The sacred royal capital housing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa), surrounded by tranquil Kandy Lake, mist-veiled mountain ranges, and rich artisan heritage.
About Kandy
The sacred royal capital housing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa), surrounded by tranquil Kandy Lake, mist-veiled mountain ranges, and rich artisan heritage.
Whether you are exploring ancient heritage citadels, hiking scenic mountain gaps, unwinding on sun-drenched tropical sands, or tracking wildlife through national reserves, Kandy delivers an enchanting quintessential Sri Lankan experience.
GoldenLine Local Travel Tips
- Dress respectfully with shoulders and knees covered when entering the sacred Dalada Maligawa temple grounds.
- Remove footwear at the temple entrance; wear light socks to walk comfortably on stone courtyards.
- Book tickets well in advance if visiting during the grand July/August Esala Perahera festival.
Top Attractions in Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)
The venerated royal golden-roofed temple complex housing Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist relic, the Tooth Relic of Gautama Buddha.
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Near 200-year-old gardens spanning 147 acres, home to more than 4,000 plant species including giant Java fig trees, palm avenues, and orchids.
Kandy Lake (Kiri Muhuda)
A tranquil artificial lake built in 1807 by the last King of Kandy, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, perfect for peaceful sunset strolls.
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
An 88-foot towering white Buddha statue perched atop Bahirawakanda mountain providing panoramic city views.
Signature Things to Do
Witness Evening Puja Ceremony
Experience the spiritual resonance of traditional Kandyan drumming and horn blowing during the evening relic veneration.
Peradeniya Orchid Pavilion Stroll
Marvel at hundreds of colorful endemic orchid hybrids in the historical greenhouse.
Kandyan Fire Dance Performance
Watch athletic traditional Kandyan dancers, acrobats, and firewalkers in ornate silver costumes.
Ceylon Tea & Spice Garden Walk
Visit heritage spice plantations in nearby Matale to discover medicinal herbs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Tours Visiting Kandy
Tropical Highlights Tour
The great thing about this tour is that you can enjoy it all year round where the weather will be as sunny and warm as the smiles you will encounter. Begins with Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle of Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock, Minneriya wildlife, hill country Kandy and Nuwara Eliya tea culture, the magical Ella train journey, Yala safari, and sunny south coast beaches.
Tropical Bliss Tour
The great thing about this tour is that you can enjoy it all year round. Begins with one night in coastal Negombo to recover from jetlag, before heading to Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, Kandy, Ramboda Falls, Nuwara Eliya tea highlands, the magical Ella train journey, Yala safari, and south coast beaches.
Serendib Summer Tour
Best taken during May to October for guaranteed sunshine. Begins in Galle and south coast, proceeds to Yala wildlife safari, Ella & Nuwara Eliya misty hills, royal Kandy, Pinnawala elephant sanctuary, cultural triangle in Habarana, Sigiriya rock climb, pristine beaches of Trincomalee / Passikudah, holy Anuradhapura kingdom, and Negombo.
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