Sri Lanka travel guide
What to see in Kandy
The last capital of the Sinhalese kings, with the Temple of the Tooth beside the lake.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 6 must-see places
- Stay in Lake Round
Kandy highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The temple that keeps the Buddha’s tooth.
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
A botanic garden with orchids and palms.
- Bahirawakanda Buddha
A giant white Buddha with panoramic views.
- Udawattakele Reserve
A sanctuary forest with trails and monkeys.
- Lankatilaka Vihara
A 14th-century temple on a rock.
- Embekka Devalaya
A shrine famous for its wood carvings.
Where to stay in Kandy
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Lake Round · Peradeniya · Hantana
Day trips from Kandy
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kandy
Any time of year is good to travel to Kandy: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a rice & curry place. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Sri Lanka guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kandy
What to see in Kandy?
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Bahirawakanda Buddha, Udawattakele Reserve, Lankatilaka Vihara and Embekka Devalaya.
What to see in Kandy in one day?
Don’t miss Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Bahirawakanda Buddha, Udawattakele Reserve, Lankatilaka Vihara and Embekka Devalaya. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in Kandy?
The handiest areas to stay are Lake Round, Peradeniya and Hantana.
What’s the best time to travel to Kandy?
Any time of year is good to travel to Kandy: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from Kandy?
Train to Ella and Tea plantation.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.