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Kandy Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Kandy, Central Province.
- Best time: October to January
- 17 places to see
About Kandy
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.
Places to visit in Kandy
- Kandy Monasteries
- Natha Devalaya
- Audience Hall
- Sri Dalada Museum
- Lake Kandy
- Royal Palace Of Kandy
- National Museum Of Kandy
- Lankatilaka Vihara
- Alut Maligawa
- International Buddhist Museum
- Hatton
- Ceylon Tea Museum
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- St Pauls Church
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
- Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
- Temple Of The Tooth
Things to do in Kandy
- Trekking
- Hiking At Royal Palace Park
- Golfing
- Swimming
- View Kandy Esala Perahera
- Ride A Motorboat
- Highland Highlights Tour From Kandy
Famous food in Kandy
- Chicken Dosa
- Banana Lassi
- South Indian
- fried chicken
- Pizza
Things to buy in Kandy
- Batik items
- Paintings
- Organic jams
- Books on Buddhist philosophy
- Books on Theravada Buddhism
- Wall hangings
- Fashion accessories
- Apparels
- Home decor
- Books on history and ancient cities
- UNESCO published books
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Fishes
- Spices
- Crafts
- Groceries
- Beverages
- Beer
- Books
Where to shop in Kandy
- Fresco Batiks
- Rangala House Gallery
- Buddhist Publication Society
- Jayamali Batiks Studio
- Selyn
- Cultural Triangle Office
- Main Market
- Odel Luv SL
- Cargills Food City
- Vijitha Yapa
Night life
- Lake Club
- Royal Bar
- Blackout
- Le Garage
- Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar And Restaurant
- Stag's Head
- Asgiriya Stadium
- Kandyan Art Association And Cultural Centre
- The Pub
- Pub Royale
