Kandy District Travel Guide

Central Province

The Royal Botanical Gardens were a great place to visit large spaces for a picnic and beautiful trees and shrubs. The avenues of palm trees are spectacular and the fernery such a lovely, shady place to escape the heat. Our favourite part by far are the trees the fruit bats call home; listen, and look up – you'll ear them chattering, and see them hanging upside down with their furry bodies turned to the sun, every so often you'll see one or two stretch their wings, or even fly from one roost to another. These bats, unlike most bats, fly by sight not radar – something I didn't know until I visited this most beautiful park. #localsecrets
The Royal Botanical Gardens were a great place to visit large spaces for a picnic and beautiful trees and shrubs. The avenues of palm trees are spectacular and the fernery such a lovely, shady place to escape the heat. Our favourite part by far are the trees the fruit bats call home; listen, and look up – you'll ear them chattering, and see them hanging upside down with their furry bodies turned to the sun, every so often you'll see one or two stretch their wings, or even fly from one roost to another. These bats, unlike most bats, fly by sight not radar – something I didn't know until I visited this most beautiful park. #localsecrets
Another exquisite building in Sri Lanka - this one in Kandy. Just in the middle of everyday shops.
Tea plantation in Kandy, Sri Lanka - beautiful and cool on the mountains to visit the tea plantations #landscape #SriLanka #nature #hiking
A photo taken while I was traveling to Badulla in the upcountry railway line. This is the most scenic railway line in Sri Lanka and it's highly recommended. You will find this one in a life lite experience. It is totally 8 hour ride if my memory is good.

Popular cities in Kandy District

Kandy
Kandy
Known for Lakes, Temples and Gardens
Discover colonial-era relics and Sri Lanka’s most revered religious site at this romantic city nestled amid the undulating landscapes of the Hill Country.

Reasons to visit

  • Kandy Lake
  • Temple of the Tooth
  • Royal Botanical Garden
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Alawatugoda
Alawatugoda
Venture to Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha—just two of the sights around Alawatugoda.
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Views to die for 🧜🏽‍♀️ #lifeatexpedia #greenandwater #whatmoredoyouneed
Maberiyatenna
Venture to Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and Udawatta Kele Sanctuary—just two of the sights around Maberiyatenna.
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Absolutely stunning scenery as you drive through the tea fields between Kandy and Nuwara Eliya.
Ambagamuwa
Head to Ambuluwawa Temple and Ramboda Falls—just two of the sights around Ambagamuwa.
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Wattegama
Wattegama
Head to Udawatta Kele Sanctuary and International Buddhist Museum—just two of the sights around Wattegama.
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Home to many of my friends. This bridge is the most iconic landmarks that the Katugastota City houses. #Katugastota #SriLanka #Railways #Bridge #MahaweliRiver #ArielShots
Katugastota
Venture to sights like Bahirawa Kanda as you discover the local area in Katugastota.
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