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Attractions in Kandy

Overview

Immerse yourself in the historic wonders of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom. As you discover the hill city of Kandy, you’ll find a variety of attractions to visit from the manmade Kandy Lake to the revered Sri Dalada Maligawa; believed to hold a sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.

 

Pallekele Cricket Stadium

Pallekele Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka is a country that is synonymous with the sport of cricket, which is the most popular sport on the island. It was introduced to locals by British...

Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara

Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara

Situated less than an hour away from the city of Kandy, on the road between Negombo and Peradeniya, the Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara is one...

Wales Park

Wales Park

Wales Park in Kandy is known by many names: The Royal Palace Park, Wace Park or Rajawasala Park. Situated on top of a hill, the park covers approximately 2...

Ceylon Tea Museum

Ceylon Tea Museum

Situated around four kilometres to the south of Kandy, the Ceylon Tea Museum occupies a building that was once the Hatane Tea Factory, constructed in 1925...

Millennium Elephant Foundation

Millennium Elephant Foundation

Spanning a 15-acre estate that is located around 10 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Kegalle, the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is a charity...

Commonwealth War Cemetery

Commonwealth War Cemetery

During World War II, the city of Kandy hosted the Headquarters of the South East Asian Command and was a key location for the war effort. The graveyard that...

Udawattekele Sanctuary

Udawattekele Sanctuary

Spanning over an area of more than 100 hectares, the Udawattekele Sanctuary is a historic forest reserve that sits on a hill within the city of Kandy...

Royal Botanical Garden

Royal Botanical Garden

Once, over a hundred years ago, the 60 hectares of land that today forms the Royal Botanical Garden was reserved for the exclusive use of Sri Lanka’s...

Ranweli Spice Garden

Ranweli Spice Garden

Around an hour’s drive north of Kandy, the Ranweli Spice Garden is situated in Kawudupelella in Matale and pays homage to the long history of Sri Lankan...

Bahirawakanda Temple

Bahirawakanda Temple

The temple on the hill of Bahirawakanda, called the Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, is most well-known to tourists for its giant Buddha statue, which can be...

Hulu River Waterfall

Hulu River Waterfall

Hulu River Waterfall is a stunning waterfall that is located in Huluganga Town (a village within the Central Province of Sri Lanka) and is regarded by local...

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake is an artificial lake that is also known as the Kiri Muhuda, and it can be found in the heart of Kandy city. Built in the early 19th century by King...

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Within the royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, the Sri Dalada Maligawa is a Buddhist temple that is home to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha...

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Located in the village of Pinnawala, halfway between the capital city of Colombo and the ancient kingdom of Kandy, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an...