Kandy

Visit Kandy, Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, known for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy Lake, gardens and hill-country scenery.

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Kandy is Sri Lanka’s cultural capital and a major stop on most island itineraries. Set among the central hills, the city combines the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, botanical gardens, traditional arts and nearby tea country.

Things to see in Kandy

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the city’s main religious attraction, while Kandy Lake, the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya and local viewpoints are popular with visitors. Cultural dance performances are also available.  

Getting around Kandy

The central sights can be reached relatively easily from the city centre, while Peradeniya and the surrounding hills require a short drive. Kandy is also an important starting point for journeys into Sri Lanka’s hill country.