Travel Region

Kandy

Sri Lanka's cultural capital and the gateway to the central highlands. The Kandy District encompasses forested mountain trails, the celebrated Hanthana range, and a wealth of natural landscapes within easy reach of the city.

Top Destinations in Kandy

  • View from Hanthana Mountain Range overlooking KandyHiking Trail

    Hanthana Mountain Range Trail

    The Hanthana Mountain Range Trail is a popular hike near Kandy, featuring two route options and panoramic views from approximately 1,100 m elevation.

    119 km from ColomboModerate

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  • Panoramic view of Kandy city and Kandy Lake from Kandy ViewpointViewpoint

    Kandy Viewpoint

    Kandy Viewpoint is a scenic lookout located above Kandy city, providing panoramic views of the city, Kandy Lake, and surrounding hills.

    116 km from ColomboEasy

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  • Bellwood Estate viewpoint approach showing a hillside pond surrounded by pine forest and green grasslandViewpoint

    Bellwood Viewpoint

    Bellwood Viewpoint is a scenic hilltop lookout set within a highland estate in the Kandy District, combining lush pine-forested estate landscapes with an expansive open-sky panorama over the lowlands.

    130 km from ColomboEasy

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  • Ambuluwawa Tower — a distinctive white multi-tiered observation tower rising from forested hilltop near GampolaViewpoint

    Ambuluwawa Tower

    Ambuluwawa Tower is a striking architectural landmark within the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex near Gampola, known for its multi-religious design and breathtaking panoramic views from the top.

    115 km from ColomboEasy

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  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, Sri LankaCultural Site

    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)

    The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kandy, preserving the tooth relic of the Buddha - a symbol of sovereignty and religious devotion in Sri Lanka.

    118 km from ColomboEasy

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Map of Kandy