Kandy Itinerary
Three Days in Kandy
A practical Kandy itinerary with times and what to skip.
Best for Travellers wanting to combine Kandy's culture with scenic train journeys and surrounding attractions
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Cultural Foundations
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Start with morning prayers then explore the temple complex thoroughly. The museum upstairs contains gifts from world leaders and historical artifacts.
National Museum Kandy
Housed in the former Royal Palace, this museum displays Kandyan period artifacts including royal regalia and traditional crafts from the 18th-19th centuries.
Kandyan Cultural Show
Evening performance of traditional Kandyan dance including fire walking, plate dancing, and mask dances. Shows run nightly at several venues around the city.
Day 2 - Gardens and Heights
Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya
Focus on early morning bird watching and photography when lighting is best. Visit the memorial trees planted by world leaders including Queen Elizabeth II.
Ambuluwawa Tower
Climb the spiral tower for 360-degree views across three provinces. The biodiversity park contains plants from different climate zones and walking trails.
Gadaladeniya Temple
Visit this 14th-century stone temple with South Indian architectural influences. Less crowded than the Tooth Temple but historically significant.
Day 3 - Train Journey Experience
Kandy to Nanu Oya Train Journey
Take the scenic hill country train through tea plantations and mountain passes. Book second or first class for better views and comfort on this famous route.
Nuwara Eliya Quick Visit
Explore Little England with its colonial architecture, central park, and cool climate.
Return Train Journey
Afternoon return journey offers different lighting on the same scenic route. Many consider this one of the world's most scenic train rides.
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