A cool hill city around a sacred lake, home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Kandy sits in Sri Lanka's central highlands around an artificial lake, at a cooler elevation than the coastal lowlands. As the last capital of the island's Sinhalese kings, it remains the country's spiritual and cultural centre, anchored by the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and surrounded by the tea-growing hills that stretch further into the interior.
Hover any month for details. Colour reflects the general climate — plan around the peak window below.
Generally drier spells in the hill climate.
Inter-monsoon showers are more frequent.
Kandy's hill climate stays mild, but rain is possible in any month.
Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.
The Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, and a traditional cultural dance show.
Via the scenic hill road, with a spice garden stop along the way.
Adds a scenic train ride further into the hill country.
Combines Kandy with the ancient sites of the Cultural Triangle.
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