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Kandy Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
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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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
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Blue field tea garden
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Nelligala International Buddhist Centre
3.5
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Susantha Spice & Herbal Garden
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Ambuluwawa Tower
3.4
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Ceylon Tea Museum
3.4
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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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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kandy dishes and foodie spots.
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Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks)
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Asian cuisine
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Cooking Class At Thotupola Residence
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Asian cuisine
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kandy
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Kandy
Bellwood View Point | Lankatilaka Temple | Thaliya Wetuna Ella Falls තලිය වැටුන ඇල්ල | Municipal Ground - Aruppola | Maha Vishnu Devalaya | Pitiye Dewalaya | Gal kanda | Gonagalathenna Reservoir | Weheragala Temple (Thalaguna Sthupa) | Theppukommba Wewa | Lanka Pond | Gannoruwa walking path | Queen's Palace - Madawasala | Knuckles (Fourth Peak) | Arthur's Seat View Point, Kandy | Dharmaraja College Auditorium | Thamaravalli Murugan Temple- තමරාවල්ලි මුරුගන් දේවස්ථානය - தாமரவல்லி முருகன் கோவில் | Srī Pattini (Kannaki) Shrine | Sri kundru kumaran kovil panja muga anjaneyar kovil | Shamrock Reservoir | Mahawala pathana මහවල පතන | Attalawettuwa, Sri Lanka | Yahangala Ella Waterfall | Giddawa - Natural bathing location | Deenstan Forestry Office | AL MASJIDUL ANVER BE JAMI'IL KHAIRATH JUMMA MOSQUE | Primrose gardens | Student Garden | Rahmaniyah Jumma Masjid | Farm shop, maberiyathenna farm
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Popular Restaurants in Kandy
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