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There's something endearing about smaller cities. Whether you're visiting Kandy for a day or two or you're contemplating staying a bit longer, it won't take you long to fall in love with this destination. In fact, with so many wonderful things to do and awesome sights to take in, you might never want to leave!

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Ella to Kandy Train Tickets - (Reserved Seats)

Ella to Kandy Train Tickets - (Reserved Seats)

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $19 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower & three Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk

From Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower & three Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is $73 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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From Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower & three Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk

From Kandy: Ambuluwawa Tower & three Temple Tour by Tuk Tuk

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is $73 per adult*
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Shows & concerts

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Exciting evening with Fire Dancing cultural show

Exciting evening with Fire Dancing cultural show

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $37 per adult*
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Temple of the Tooth

Temple of the Tooth

4.5/5(51 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kandy with a stop at Temple of the Tooth. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of the Tooth
Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic

Kandy Lake

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kandy Lake
Botanical garden in Kandy

Royal Botanical Garden

4.5/5(38 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peradeniya. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Botanical Garden
The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947. It was designed by Shirley de Alwis, one of Sri Lanka's leading architects at the time. De Alwis was the local resident architect working with Sir Patrick Abercrombie on design of the University of Peradeniya campus. #mattravel #srilanka #nationalpark #UNESCO #worldheritage #sinhalafestival

Kandy Clock Tower

3.5/5(7 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Kandy with a trip to Kandy Clock Tower. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Kandy Clock Tower
Impressive statue, not much else at the temple though

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha

4/5(1 review)

You can learn about the history of Kandy when you stop by Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha

Royal Palace of Kandy

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Royal Palace of Kandy is just one of the places to see in Kandy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Palace of Kandy

Wales Park

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wales Park, a lovely green space in Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Wales Park

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

3.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre during your travels to Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

National Hospital Kandy

Though National Hospital Kandy might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Deiyannewela while you are here.

National Hospital Kandy

 

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