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Looking for things to do in Kandy? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kandy Lake
5.7
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Sacred City of Kandy
5.4
5.0
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Historic landmark
Boat tour
Sri Dalada Maligawa
5.0
4.5
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605 Review
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
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178 Review
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Ceylon Tea Museum
3.4
4.8
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
5.8
4.5
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256 Review
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Zoos & aquariums
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Kandy, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Lake Villas Premium Kandy
4.8
/5
23 Review
Vishwa Retreat Hotel
4.3
/5
32 Review
The Theva Residency
4.3
/5
59 Review
The Summit Kandy
4.7
/5
59 Review
Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat Hotel
4.3
/5
21 Review
Victoria Golf Resort
4.4
/5
48 Review
Blissful Ridge Bungalow Kandy
4.3
/5
9 Review
Holistic Villas River
5.0
/5
4 Review
Bougainvillea Retreat
4.7
/5
22 Review
Taru Villas Levita - Kandy
5.0
/5
2 Review
Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4.4
/5
50 Review
The Elephant Stables
4.6
/5
55 Review
What to eat
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The Last Drop Restaurant
4.1
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7 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. AED470/person
Balaji Dosai
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. AED9/person
Pizza Hut - Kandy
4.1
/5
7 Review
Quick bites
Avg. AED32/person
Cafe The Vibe
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Western cuisine
Avg. AED26/person
Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks)
4.9
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7 Review
Asian cuisine
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Theva Cuisine
4.3
/5
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Asian cuisine
Avg. AED113/person
Cafe Aroma Inn
4.5
/5
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Coffee shop
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Cooking Class At Thotupola Residence
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Tavern 29 Rooftop Bar
4.4
/5
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Bars/bistros
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Cafe Banana Chill
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Coffee shop
Avg. AED12/person
New Flower Song Restaurant
3.4
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Cafe 7
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
4.5
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Zoos & aquariums
Horton Plains National Park
4.5
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210 Review
Natural scenery
Dambulla Cave Temple
4.7
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192 Review
Historic landmark
Nine Arch Bridge
4.8
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19 Review
Sigiriya Lion Rock
4.6
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528 Review
Historic landmark
Negombo Lagoon
4.3
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50 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
St. Mary's Church - Grand Street
4.7
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102 Review
Historic landmark
BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall)
4.4
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140 Review
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
4.5
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80 Review
Viharamahadevi Park
4.3
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81 Review
Independence Square
4.4
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239 Review
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Colombo National Museum
4.5
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213 Review
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Amanwella
9.2
/5
44 Review
Amangalla
9.2
/5
65 Review
Ceylon Tea Trails - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.9
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Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais and Chateaux - All Inclusive
9.8
/5
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Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.0
/5
178 Review
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Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.3
/5
60 Review
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort
9.7
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Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa
9.3
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128 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
9.5
/5
46 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.2
/5
120 Review
The Blackpool Resort & Spa
9.5
/5
41 Review
Aliya Resort and Spa - Thema Collection
9.3
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48 Review
Uga Ulagalla - Anuradhapura
9.7
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48 Review
Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
8.3
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74 Review
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa
8.7
/5
46 Review
Riu Sri Lanka All Inclusive
9.2
/5
89 Review
Shangri-La Hambantota
9.6
/5
74 Review
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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
9.8
/5
39 Review
CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
8.8
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52 Review
Jetwing Lake
9.6
/5
63 Review
Heritance Kandalama
8.9
/5
292 Review
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9.1
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57 Review
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8.0
/5
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Cinnamon Lakeside
9.0
/5
314 Review
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9.0
/5
178 Review
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8.5
/5
111 Review
Galle Face Hotel
8.6
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125 Review
Granbell Hotel Colombo
9.0
/5
1,266 Review
Marino Beach Colombo
9.4
/5
486 Review
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6
/5
69 Review
Mirage Kings Cottage
8.3
/5
47 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.2
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120 Review
Galle Face Hotel
8.6
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125 Review
Cinnamon Wild Yala
9.5
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79 Review
Amanwella
9.2
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44 Review
Tamarind Hill
8.5
/5
41 Review
Amangalla
9.2
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65 Review
Galle Fort Hotel
9.5
/5
63 Review
The Fort Printers
8.9
/5
70 Review
Why House
9.8
/5
45 Review
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Shangri la Hotel Colombo
9.0
/5
178 Review
Taj Samudra, Colombo
8.3
/5
120 Review
The Kingsbury Colombo
9.5
/5
132 Review
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
9.0
/5
109 Review
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Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions
8.6
/5
73 Review
Anantara Kalutara Resort
9.3
/5
60 Review
Aditya Resort
9.6
/5
46 Review
Cape Weligama - Relais and Chateaux
9.5
/5
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Hunas Falls Hotel
9.4
/5
40 Review
Clingendael Hotel
10.0
/5
9 Review
W15 Ambuluwawa
9.7
/5
47 Review
The Lavender House by Reveal
9.6
/5
41 Review
The Golden Ridge Hotel
8.6
/5
48 Review
Jetwing St Andrew's
9.3
/5
68 Review
The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
8.6
/5
69 Review
Moksha at Kitulgala - Rainforest Boutique Hotel
9.4
/5
42 Review
Araliya Green City - Your Gateway to Everything in Nuwara Eliya
8.6
/5
70 Review
The Westbury Palace
9.0
/5
46 Review
The Bellwood Manor
9.7
/5
46 Review
Heritance Tea Factory
9.2
/5
120 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Kandy
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Rosyth Estate House
9.8
/5
40 Review
The Grand Walawwa
9.1
/5
28 Review
Kandyan Reach Hotel
8.9
/5
44 Review
Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
8.6
/5
45 Review
Royal Cocoon - Nuwara Eliya
8.6
/5
16 Review
Queenswood Cottage
8.3
/5
26 Review
Goatfell
10.0
/5
41 Review
Hotel Grand Turf
8.3
/5
41 Review
Galway Heights Hotel
9.0
/5
76 Review
Oak Ray Misty Hills
9.4
/5
2 Review
Rangiri Dambulla Resort
9.5
/5
42 Review
The Glenrock Wellness Nature Resort
9.8
/5
36 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kandy
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Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Night view
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Spa/massage
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Themed exhibition halls
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Water sports
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Rafting
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Surfing
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Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Kandy
Madulkele Junction
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Rangala Natural Pool
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Belwood Estate
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Sliding Rock AKA suriya Arana film location
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Hanthana Mountain Range
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Trek in the Knuckles Mountain Range
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Hanthana International Bird Park & Recreation Center
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Thangappuwa Nature Bath
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Kadiyanlena waterfall
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RETTE PALAMA LEVALON
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Bellwood Morogolla
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Westhall view place
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Kete කැටේ
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Kandy War Cemetery
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Giant Java Fig Tree
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George E. de Silva Park, Kandy
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Jayathilaka Sports Ground
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Sahas Uyana
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Galboda Falls
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Sri Saranankara Buddhist Center
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Kandy National Museum
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වරිග සභාව - Variga Sabhawa
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Care Feet
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Heightenford
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Kahatagolla Waterfall කහටගොල්ල ඇල්ල
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Getambe Junction
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Al-haj Haniffa Stadium - Dellange
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Craighead Viewpoint
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Doluwa Sri Bimbaramaya viharaya
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Sri Dalada Museum
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Balaji Dosai
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Cafe The Vibe
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Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks)
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Theva Cuisine
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Cafe Aroma Inn
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Cooking Class At Thotupola Residence
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Tavern 29 Rooftop Bar
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Cafe Banana Chill
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New Flower Song Restaurant
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Cafe 7
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Slightly Chilled Lounge, Sports Bar & Restaurant
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Citrus Café Inn
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Sky Lounge
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Hideout Lounge
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Dosa Kallu
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Cafe Paprika
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Cafe koi
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The Bake House Kandy
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CAFE 1886
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Vito Wood Fired Pizza Kandy
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Aloy Restaurant
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Senani BY Oak ray Restaurant & Bar
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SAVANA Restaurant
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The Whizz
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