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15 Places To Visit In Kandy (Sri Lanka) In 2026 - 2027

Sri Lanka
Kandy

15 Places To Visit In Kandy (Sri Lanka) In 2026 - 2027

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Top 15 Places to Visit in Kandy

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Places to visit in Kandy

1. Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
2. Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)
3. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
4. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
5. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
6. Kandy View Point
7. Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)
8. Ceylon Tea Museum
9. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
10. Kandy Garrison Cemetery
11. Embekka Devalaya
12. Gadaladeniya Temple
13. Lankatilaka Temple
14. Ranawana Royal Temple
15. Kandy Cultural Show

Religious Site
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

Kandy

★★★★4.0(12,145 reviews)

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue

Kandy

Explore 4 Historical Places to Visit in Kandy

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Historical Landmark

Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)

Kandy

★★★★4.0(3,929 reviews)

Historical Landmark

Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)

Kandy

★★★★4.0

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Ceylon Tea Museum

Kandy

★★★★4.0(616 reviews)

Explore 2 Wildlife Sanctuaries to Visit in Kandy

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Nature Reserve/Wildlife Sanctuary

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

Kandy

Wildlife Sanctuary

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy

★★★½3.5(4,144 reviews)

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Botanical Garden

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Kandy

★★★★½4.5(3,857 reviews)

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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

★★★★4.0(12,145 reviews)

The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. This sacred temple houses the…

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Historical Landmark

2

Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake)

★★★★4.0(3,929 reviews)

Kandy Lake, also known as Bogambara Lake, is a man-made lake located at the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and was created in 1807 by the last ruler of the kingdom…

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Botanical Garden

3

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

★★★★½4.5(3,857 reviews)

Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, located in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka, is a spectacular expanse of natural beauty and an eminent botanical haven, sprawling…

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Religious Site

4

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue

★★★★4.0(1,175 reviews)

Perched high above the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, stands the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, an iconic emblem of peace and serenity. This colossal figure of…

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Nature Reserve/Wildlife Sanctuary

5

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, often spelled as Udawattakele, is a historic forest reserve situated on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is 104…

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Scenic Lookout

6

Kandy View Point

★★★★4.0(937 reviews)

Kandy View Point, also known as Arthur's Seat, offers stunning vistas over Kandy, the charming hill capital of Sri Lanka. This viewpoint is easily accessible…

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Historical Landmark

7

Royal Palace of Kandy (Wales Park)

★★★★4.0(248 reviews)

The Royal Palace of Kandy, also known as the 'Palace of the Tooth Relic,' is a historic building located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This palace complex dates back to…

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Museum

8

Ceylon Tea Museum

★★★★4.0(616 reviews)

The Ceylon Tea Museum is located approximately 3 kilometers south of Kandy, in the central part of Sri Lanka, within the Hantane Tea Factory building that…

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Wildlife Sanctuary

9

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

★★★½3.5(4,144 reviews)

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, located in the village of Pinnawala near Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a sanctuary and breeding ground for wild Asian elephants.…

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Historical Cemetery

10

Kandy Garrison Cemetery

★★★★½4.5(564 reviews)

The Kandy Garrison Cemetery is a British colonial-era cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, located adjacent to the Temple of the Tooth Relic's grounds. It was…

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Cultural Site

11

Embekka Devalaya

★★★★½4.5(65 reviews)

Embekka Devalaya, located near Kandy in Sri Lanka, is a historic temple complex famed for its exquisite wood carvings and architectural ingenuity, dating back…

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Historical & Religious Site

12

Gadaladeniya Temple

★★★★4.0(189 reviews)

Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 14th century. Built by King…

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Cultural Site

13

Lankatilaka Temple

★★★★½4.5(271 reviews)

The Lankatilaka Temple is situated on a rock outcrop in the district of Kandy, Sri Lanka, and is considered one of the most significant architectural and…

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Religious Site

14

Ranawana Royal Temple

★★★★★5.0(2 reviews)

The Ranawana Royal Temple is located in the southern periphery of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Known for its serene ambiance and beautiful landscapes, this temple is one…

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Cultural Venue

15

Kandy Cultural Show

★★★3.0(1,241 reviews)

The Kandy Cultural Show is an enthralling experience located in the heart of Kandy, Sri Lanka. This vibrant showcase of traditional Sri Lankan culture is…

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4.0

(1,175 reviews)

Historical & Religious Site

Gadaladeniya Temple

Kandy

★★★★4.0(189 reviews)

Ranawana Royal Temple

Kandy

★★★★★5.0(2 reviews)

(248 reviews)

Historical Cemetery

Kandy Garrison Cemetery

Kandy

★★★★½4.5(564 reviews)

Historical & Religious Site

Gadaladeniya Temple

Kandy

★★★★4.0(189 reviews)

Nuwara Eliya

Ancient Ruins/National Park

Sigiriya

Historical site

Dambulla

Ella

Bentota

Cultural, Heritage

Anuradhapura

Jaffna