2 Days in Kandy, Sri Lanka | A travel guide for culture, nature and adventure!
Discover the cultural heart of Sri Lanka with this 2-day guide to Kandy. From the sacred Temple of the Tooth and serene Kandy Lake to the lush Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens and adventurous Ambuluwawa Tower, this itinerary offers a rich blend of history, nature, and breathtaking views.
Temple of the Sacred tooth
Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist site, housing a tooth relic of the Buddha. Visitors can explore the grounds and museums within the complex.
Kandy lake
An artificial lake built next to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, rumored to have an island built for the king's harem.
Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens
A 147-acre garden with over 4,000 trees, plants, and flowers, dating back to the 14th century and supplemented with plants from Kew Gardens in London.
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
One of Sri Lanka's tallest Buddha statues, offering amazing views of Kandy Lake.
Ambuluwawa Tower
A spiral structure on top of Ambuluwawa Mountain with external stairs winding to the top, offering stunning views.
Dalada Museum
A museum within the Temple of the Sacred Tooth complex, dedicated to the history of the tooth relic and the temple.
Tusker Museum
A museum within the Temple of the Sacred Tooth complex, honoring Raja, the elephant who carried the tooth casket in processions.
Kandyan Cultural Art Center
A place to watch the Kandyan dance, a traditional dance of Sri Lanka.
Royal Palm Avenue
Avenue within the Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens with Indian flying foxes, also known as fruit bats.