Romain Beuvart

Kandy Holidays

Temples, an old colonial city, a royal garden and a lake - all nestled in the mountains. There are so many reasons to visit that you cannot avoid a stop in Kandy during your trip to Sri Lanka.

Visit Kandy

Culture (paddy field, coffee, tea ...)
Essential
Unesco World Heritage

Kandy: How to get there?

4 hour train journey from Colombo

Kandy: See when to go?

From January to September

Kandy: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Kandy: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

116km from Colombo, Kandy is the main city in the centre of the island. Curled around its artificial lake and surrounded by beautiful mountains, its charm in undeniable.

My suggestion

Whilst you're walking around the lake, don't neglect to follow the little monks who will invite you to come and explore their school. If you leave a donation, don't give it to the children, but instead to the teachers.

Paul Engel

Travel writer

Temples, an old colonial city, a royal garden and a lake - all nestled in the mountains. There are so many reasons to visit that you cannot avoid a stop in Kandy during your trip to Sri Lanka.

My suggestion

Choose accommodation in the heights of the city, in the Hantana quarter, for example. You will feel calmer and will enjoy an unbeatable view of Kandy and the surrounding valleys.

Romain Beuvart

Travel writer

As an old colonial city (Portuguese, Dutch, then British), this city in the mountains was awarded UNESCO world heritage status in 1988.

My suggestion

Travel by foot or by tuk-tuk towards the white Buddha in the Bahiravokanda Vihara temple. It is impressive enough as it is, but also offers a spectacular view of the whole city and the lake.

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