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.

Climates of Kandy                                               

In Kandy, the summers are short, hot, and overcast; the winters are short, comfortable, wet, and mostly cloudy; and it is oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 64°F to 89°F and is rarely below 59°F or above 95°F.

Traveling from Colombo to Kandy

Kandy has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. Especially you can visit Temple of the Tooth. If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Kandy. You want to reach from Colombo to Kandy, the best way is by Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use bus or private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Kandy

• Wales Park (1.2km)
• Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Temple) (1.3km)
• Bahirawakanda Temple (1.5km)
• Royal Palace Of Kandy (1.5km)
• Kandy Viewpoint (1.7km)
• Udawattekele Sanctuary (2.9km)
• Kandy Lake (3.6km)
• CommonWealth War Cemetery (4.1km)
• Ceylon Tea Museum (4.5km)
• Royal Botanical Garden (Peradeniya Botanical garden) (5.6km)
• Hanthana Mountain Range (6.1km)
• Ranweli Spice Garden (6.1km)
• Degaldoruwa Temple (7.2km)
• Galmaduwa Temple (9.8km)
• Knuckles Mountain Range (11km)
• Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya (11.9km)
• Lankatilaka Temple (14.6km)
• Embekka Devalaya (14.6km)
• Giragama Tea Plantations (15.4km)
• Pallekele Cricket Stadium (16.9km)
• Hulu River Waterfall (30.2km)
• Huluganga (31.6km)
• Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage (44.5km)
• Millennium Elephant Foundation (47.6km)

Other Attractions little far from Kandy

• Riverton Gap (53.3km)
• Meemure (60.5km)
• Highlands (75.6km)
• Horton Plains National Park Ohiya (103km)

Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth)

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa; commonly known as the, Sri Dalada Maligawa is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.

Embekka Devalaya

Embekka Devalaya was built by the King Vikramabahu III of Gampola Era in Sri Lanka. The Devalaya is dedicated to Kataragama deviyo. A local deity called Devatha Bandara is also worshiped at this site. 

Bahirawakanda Temple

The Bahirawakanda Temple is a major attraction and a distinct structure. The place is a popular attraction for Buddhists and there are quite a few international Buddhist relations meetings that are carried out here. This makes it one of the popular things to see in Kandy. The magnificent structure is huge and can be spotted from anywhere in the city. The place is also an important monastery where many Buddhist events do take place. The statue was started in 1972 and ended in 1993. You can take the steps to reach the top of the hill or you can take a tuk-tuk ride is all it takes to get to the temple premises. If you are traveling places in Kandy, don't miss this architectural wonder when you are in the city. 

Peradeniya Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids.

Outdoor Activities in Kandy

Things To Do in Kandy

Kandy has large number of   activities to do and many places to visit. You can orgnized a trip to watch kandy surroundings.

Day Trip In Kandy

You can get a day trip  experience in surroundings in Kandy. You can visit all the places in Kandy. Included Kandy market, Temple of the Tooth and many more places.

Kandy District

Kandy District is a district of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Its area is 1906.3 km².  Kandy district is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world.

Kandy Fashions & Clothing

If you come to kandy you can wear in Srilankan traditional clothes and buy them for reasonable price.

Kandy Food

You can taste Kandy street foods. Also you can taste traditional Sri Lankan sweets in here.

Kandy Hotels

Kandy is a beautiful Area. If you’re travelling to Kandy you will find a large number of hotels with modern amenities in the area.