10 Things to Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka

🌟 10 Things to Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka 🌟



Top Things to Do in Kandy, Sri Lanka

  1. Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
    • The most sacred Buddhist site in Sri Lanka, housing a relic of the Buddha. A spiritual and cultural must-see.
  2. Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
    • A lush, expansive garden featuring over 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, palms, and medicinal plants.
  3. Experience the Kandy Esala Perahera Festival (July/August)
    • A grand cultural pageant with decorated elephants, traditional dancers, fire-breathers, and drummers.
  4. Watch a Cultural Show in Kandy
    • Enjoy performances of traditional Kandyan dance, drumming, and fire-walking at venues like the Kandy Lake Club or Kandyan Art Association.
  5. Take the Scenic Train Ride from Kandy to Ella
    • One of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, passing through tea plantations, misty hills, and picturesque villages.
  6. Visit the Sri Maha Bodhi Maha Viharaya (Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue)
    • Climb up to this massive seated Buddha statue offering panoramic views of Kandy town.
  7. Hike to the Ambuluwawa Tower (30–40 mins from Kandy)
    • A spiral tower atop a biodiversity complex — the views are unforgettable and the climb exhilarating.
  8. Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (approx. 1.5 hours from Kandy)
    • Observe and interact with rescued elephants during feeding and bathing times.
  9. Discover Local Life at the Kandy Municipal Central Market
    • A bustling place to shop for fresh produce, local snacks, handicrafts, and spices.
  10. Watch a Cricket Match at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
  • Catch a local or international match in this scenic stadium near Kandy.

📍 Distances:

·       Colombo Airport to Kandy: ~101 km (~2 hours)

·       Kandy to Pinnawala: ~41 km (~1 hour)

🏡 Accommodation: Options from cozy guesthouses to luxury hotels, starting from $30/night.

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