Explore Kandy Your Way

3 Stops Included

• 01 Kandy City View Point 15–20 min · No ticket

  Rajapihilla Mawatha hilltop offers a sweeping bird's-eye panorama of the Temple of the Tooth, the Lake, and the Udawattakele Sanctuary. Best visited before sunset or early morning for crisp, mist-free views.

• 02 Kandy Lake & Round Drive 30–45 min · Tickets not included

  A stunning man-made lake built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, bordered by the iconic "Cloud Wall." Best experienced at 5:00 PM when the setting sun paints the water gold.

• 03 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 1.5–2 hrs · Tickets not included

  Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist shrine houses the relic of the Buddha's tooth. A living museum of Kandyan architecture, golden roofs, and intricate wood carvings. Try to time your visit during the Pooja ceremony at 5:30 AM, 9:30 AM, or 6:30 PM.

6 Stops Included

• 01 Kandy City View Point 15–20 min · No ticket

  The perfect opening frame — a panoramic bird's-eye view of everything this full day will take you through.

• 02 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 1.5–2 hrs · Tickets not included

  Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site — a spectacular complex of golden rooftops, ancient carvings, and ceremonial drumming. Attend the Pooja at 9:30 AM for the full experience.

• 03 Kandy Lake & Round Drive 30–45 min · Tickets not included

  A serene walk or boat ride along the historic 1807 lake, bordered by the ornate "Cloud Wall." Best at late afternoon.

• 04 Oak Ray Wood Carvings Workshop 45 min–1 hr · No ticket

  Watch master artisans carve Ebony and Teak into intricate masks, statues, and furniture using centuries-old techniques. See the famous "Rakshe" masks up close and learn about natural dyes. Best in the morning.

• 05 Nelligala Buddhist Centre 45 min–1 hr · No ticket

  A breathtaking mountaintop monastery 12 km from the city, famous for its gold-plated statues and 360-degree views of the central highlands. Houses a replica of the Sri Pada sacred footprint. Best visited at 4:30–6:30 PM for sunset panoramas.

• 06 Bahirawakanda Giant Buddha 45 min–1 hr · No ticket

  Close the day at the iconic 88-foot white Buddha. The viewing gallery offers one of the most peaceful vistas in all of Kandy — perfect as the city lights begin to glow below.

7 Stops Included

• 01 Royal Botanical Gardens 1–2 hrs · Tickets not included

  147 acres of botanical splendour — once reserved for Kandyan royalty. Home to 300+ orchid varieties, the monumental Javan fig tree, the famous Avenue of Palms, and a suspension bridge over the Mahaweli River. Best: 7:30–10:00 AM.

• 02 Ceylon Tea Museum 1–1.5 hrs · Tickets not included

  Housed in the restored 1925 Hanthana Tea Factory, this museum traces the story of Ceylon tea through vintage machinery, colonial artifacts, and the legends of James Taylor and Thomas Lipton. Includes a rooftop tasting session with mountain views. Best: 10 AM–12 PM.

• 03 Kandy Gem Centre 1–1.5 hrs · No ticket

  Documentary, museum, and live workshop on Sri Lanka's world-famous gemstone industry. Watch skilled lapidarists at work. Best: 10 AM–3 PM.

• 04 Bahirawakanda Giant Buddha 45 min–1 hr · No ticket

  The iconic 88-foot white Buddha on the hill, visible city-wide. The gallery behind it frames the best panoramic view of Kandy and its surrounding mountains. Best: late afternoon, around 5 PM.

• 05 Kandy City View Point 15–20 min · No ticket

  Rajapihilla Mawatha — the highest open viewpoint in the city. A quick stop before sunset to capture the twinkling city below.

• 06 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 1.5–2 hrs · Tickets not included

  Visit the golden-roofed temple as day winds down — the 6:30 PM Pooja ceremony with drums and the golden casket is an unforgettable closing experience.

• 07 Kandy Lake & Round Drive 30–45 min · Tickets not included

  End the day at the lake — city lights reflected on the water at 5 PM is as memorable as it gets.