723 Hotels in Kandy, Madhyama Palata

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At a glance

Climate

Tropical

Languages

Sinhala and Tamil and English

Local currency

LKR (LKR)

Local time

07:26 (GMT+5)

Ideal trip length

2–4 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Near Kandy Lake

Tap water

Bottled water recommended

Tipping

Appreciated, not mandatory.

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 70 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Kottu Roti Lamprais Hoppers Pol Sambol

When to visit Kandy

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: February Busiest: Dec-Mar

Jan

85

Pleasant, less rain.
Feb

90

Dry, sunny, ideal.
Mar

80

Warm, increasing humidity.
Apr

65

Monsoon starts, humid.
May

55

Wet, heavy rain.
Jun

50

Rainy, humid.
Jul

70

Inter-monsoon, festival.
Aug

75

Warmer, less rain.
Sept

55

Monsoon returns, wet.
Oct

50

Heavy rain, humid.
Nov

55

Rainy, cooler.
Dec

80

Drier, pleasant.

85

Jan Pleasant, less rain.

90

Feb Dry, sunny, ideal.

80

Mar Warm, increasing humidity.

65

Apr Monsoon starts, humid.

55

May Wet, heavy rain.

50

Jun Rainy, humid.

70

Jul Inter-monsoon, festival.

75

Aug Warmer, less rain.

55

Sept Monsoon returns, wet.

50

Oct Heavy rain, humid.

55

Nov Rainy, cooler.

80

Dec Drier, pleasant.

Things to do in Kandy

6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

3 places

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

City Center 2 hrs

Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist site, housing a relic of the Buddha's tooth.

Indoors Good for children

Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya

Peradeniya 3 hrs

Explore stunning diverse plant collections in these expansive, historic gardens.

Outdoors Good for children

Udawattekele Forest Reserve

City Center 2.5 hrs

Hike through this historic forest sanctuary, home to diverse flora and fauna.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Visit a Tea Factory/Museum

Hanthana 2 hrs

Learn about Ceylon tea production and enjoy a fresh brew in the hill country.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Kandy Cultural Show

City Center 1.5 hrs

Experience vibrant traditional Kandyan dance, music, and fire walking performances.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Kandy Lake Walk

City Center 1 hr

Enjoy a serene stroll around the picturesque Kandy Lake, a central city feature.

Outdoors Good for children

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With the family

3 Days in Kandy — Family with Kids

Discover Kandy's cultural heart, lush nature, and majestic elephants with your little adventurers.

This 3-day Kandy itinerary is crafted for families with kids, blending cultural immersion with exciting wildlife encounters and serene natural beauty. Explore ancient temples, marvel at elephants, and wander through botanical gardens, creating unforgettable memories in Sri Lanka's hill capital.

3 Days 13 Stops

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