Kandy
Kandy, the second largest city in Sri Lanka and the province’s capital is a popular city for history enthusiasts and nature lovers. Thrillophilia’s handpicked Kandy tours offer an exceptional journey, covering the best attractions and activities for you to enjoy on your vacation here.
Our all-inclusive tour packages include transfers, meals, and luxurious stays. You can customize your Kandy tour package to include your favourite activities and sites. Also, enjoy 24/7 customer support and outstanding on-ground assistance from Thrillophilia.
Enjoy an unforgettable trip to the culturally and historically rich city by visiting the sacred temple of Buddhists, the Temple of the Tooth Relic. You can experience the serenity of nature by strolling around Kandy Lake and hiking through Udawattekel Sanctuary. There are attractions for history enthusiasts too. You can explore the National Museum of Kandy and the Royal Palace of Kandy. For a tranquil escape, visit Peradeniya Botanical Gardens or tour the Kandy Tea Plantation.
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Kandy FAQ's
What is the best time to visit Kandy?
Sri Lanka has a different pattern of the Monsoon when we compare it with rest of the South Asia. Based on this monsoon pattern we can derive three seasons of Kandy.
- May To September
This is the period of Yala Monsoon and heavy downpour can disrupt your plans, one should avoid this season.
- October to November
It is the period of Maha Monsoon in Sri Lanka, be ready for some rainy surprises and off-season discounts if you are visiting Kandy during this month.
- December to April
Skies are open and the weather is pleasant, these months are the best months when you can visit Kandy and enjoy every moment of your trip without any hindrance in this great climate.
What is special about Kandy?
Kandy is an iconic city in Sri Lanka that hosts the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, scenic Kandy Lake, and lush Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Kandy tourism is special because of its unique blend of historical significance as the last capital of the Sinhalese Monarchy and its scenic natural beauty.
How many days are enough for Kandy?
You need 2-3 days to enjoy and explore Kandy’s best places. You can visit famous sites of Kandy including the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Royal Palace. Additionally, you can enjoy a tranquil time by taking a tour of Kandy Tea Plantation or visiting the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.
Is Kandy worth visiting?
Yes, Kandy is worth visiting. You can enjoy scenic hikes in the Alagalla Mountain Range or walk along Kandy Lake. You can also watch the Kandyan Dance Performance or visit the International Buddhist Museum here. Kandy travel plans with us can offer a unique blend of history, culture, and natural escapades to make your trip memorable.
What are the best places to visit in Kandy?
The best places to visit in Kandy are:
- Kandy Lake: Enjoy a tranquil stroll along the lake, admiring its surrounding lush greenery and the historical charm.
- National Museum of Kandy: Formerly known as Palle Vahala, the museum takes you on a tour of Kandy's history.
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: Visit this iconic cultural symbol, one of Sri Lanka's most sacred temples.
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens: Explore the largest garden in Sri Lanka, home to over 4000 plant species and 10,000 trees.
- Udawattekele Sanctuary: Discover temples, ponds, caves, and a cemetery in this vital bio reserve.
What are the best things to do in Kandy?
Here are a few things to do in Kandy:
- Watch the Kandyan Cultural Show: Immerse yourself in a beautiful Kandyan dance and music performance at the Kandy Lake Club.
- Explore Ceylon Tea Museum: Take a sneak into the history of Sri Lanka's renowned tea industry through interactive exhibits and scenic tea gardens.
- Take a Train Ride to Ella: Embark on the most picturesque train ride to Ella, traversing lush tea plantations and misty hills.
- Hike Hanthana Mountain: Challenge yourself with a hike up Hanthana Mountain, enjoying panoramic views of Kandy.
How to reach Kandy?
To reach Kandy, you can take a flight from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and other major Indian airports to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Air India and Srilankan Airlines provide regular flights on this route which takes around 2-4 hours to reach. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Kandy from Colombo by road.
What things can I do in Kandy?
Every sightseeing tour in Kandy is a tour of history where you get natural surroundings and other activities as bonus attached to them.
- Stroll Around the Kandy Lake and ignite the romantic passion in you with every sunset.
- Visit Sri Dalada Museum and other museums to explore the colonial jewels of the history.
- Visit Ceylon tea museum and check the fountainhead of global tea industry how it started and flourished.
- Shopping for souvenirs and clothes in local market
- Trekking in adjacent hills and visit to Udawattakele Sanctuary and many more places.
Which are some best resorts to stay in Kandy?
The city of Kandy in itself is a nature’s resort inhabited in urban settings, the exotic resorts present in the city captures you in a bubble of natural pleasure where you can feel a detachment from the rest of the world.
- Cinnamon Citadel Kandy Resort: a Regular resort with amenities where the backdrop of nature casts magic, rooms are great and gives you the feel to have proximity with nature.
- Amaya Hills Kandy: Choose this place for a “Top of the Kandy” experience amidst the hills.
- Santana Resort and Spa: An experience in itself, this resort is a place where you can soothe your senses like never before.
- Nature Walk Resort: Feel the greenery and become a lush part of the green surroundings while staying at this resort.
Which are the best places to experience local cuisine in Kandy?
Sri Lankan cuisines offer you some seafood delights, the town of Kandy is a cosmopolitan town where you can enjoy local cuisines at some selected places.
- White House Restaurant
Travel down the street of Davon and visit this place for some amazing local cuisine in a romantic environment.
- Sharon Inn
A beautiful eating joint located next to the lake of Kandy, enjoy the buffet and fix your menu for the next few days by tasting various local food items.
- The Kandy House
House for Gourmet food, the freshness of ingredients in the foods will give you an out of this world experience.
What are the best public transport modes to commute around Kandy?
The connection between one part of the city to the other part and a having a look at the particular part of the city are two needs that a traveler counter during his stay.
- Buses
The city has a network of bus routes that can ferry you from one part to the other. Bus stops are shaded. Mingling with a local crowd can become unpleasant sometimes.
- Taxis
Bargain hard and find a path between two distant points of the city. Cabs are comfortable and timesaving.
- Tuk Tuk
Three wheelers are the best way to cover short distances, they are economic and fares are fixed. They are available during all parts of the day.
What are the best places of shopping in Kandy?
Kandy has a colorful culture, which has its roots in the colonial era and medieval era. This cultural heritage promotes local art and culture, there are many spots in the city where you can purchase some souvenirs and own these masterpieces.
- Kandyan Art Association and Kandyan Cultural Centre
Visit this place to capture the true colors of Sri Lankan fashion and local silk artistry. Explore a range of items that can be counted as antiques.
- Kandy City Center
Nice place to check the fusion of Sri Lankan tradition with current world fashion, you can also grab some art pieces here.
- Waruna Antiques
Check out this place for Buddhist artifacts and other insignia of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Which are some famous tea estates in Kandy?
Tea estates of Sri Lanka offer education, history and an exquisite blend of teas. You can stay in these tea estates and enjoy morning and evening walk to re-energize you.
- Geragama Tea Estate
Capture the colonial history of tea plantation and discover its journey from a simple plant to a lucrative export item in this tea estate.
- Hatale Tea Estate
Hatale tea estate offers stay in tea estate bungalow, spend two days full of recreation and entertainment in this place designed for tourist.
Which are the best trekking trails in Kandy?
Dense forests, religious sites and mountains, the trekking trails of Kandy offer three delights to a tourist. Amazing waterfalls, lush greenery, and great architecture amidst nature are few highlighting points of most of the Trekking trails.
- The Knuckles Mountain Range
Capture five important peaks of this rich mountain range and visit a tea plantation village during the course of this trek. It is an easy trek and you can fix a difficulty level by changing the choice of peaks.
- Belihul Oya
Visit a zone of high biodiversity and capture the God of Nature in details while visiting this trek located at the junction point of wet zone and dry zone of Sri Lanka. An amazing experience if you have a love for flora and biodiversity.
Which are some famous temples in Kandy?
The temple of the tooth located in the heart of the city makes it a holy place. When we have a look at the religious tourism map of Sri Lanka then we find that Kandy holds a prime position there. The countryside of this country also has many temples belonging to Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Gadaladeniya Raja Maha Viharaya, Kandy
It is a cluster of temples located in a village; witness this jewel of history where you will discover that how temples can become central to the local economy and social practices in a village and a region.
- Embekke Devale
Witness the temple architecture at its best carved in wooden artifices. The stories behind every work of art will transport you into the world of folklore and allegories.
- Lankatilake Viharya
An advantage point to enjoy the panoramic vision of the locality hosts this temple; every corner of this temple is an ode to the Buddhist teaching about life.
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