Kandy

Hill capital of the sacred tooth

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic · Buddhist temple

Lakeside temple enshrining a tooth of the Buddha, the island's holiest site. Best: Jan–Apr

Kandy Lake & Old Town · Historic district

Serene royal lake ringed by the old town and misty hills. Best: Jan–Apr

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya · Botanical garden

Vast riverside gardens of orchids, palm avenues and giant bamboo. Best: Jan–Apr

Tea Country (Nuwara Eliya) · Scenic region

Emerald tea plantations and colonial hill stations on the scenic train line. Best: Jan–Apr

Galle Face Green · Viewpoint

Historic seafront promenade in Colombo with Victorian architecture and ocean views. Best: Sep–May

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