The tower has an inner staircase and then a narrow outer one up to a series of viewing platforms, with views over the central highlands. The climb is the draw, and it is not for anyone nervous of heights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Kandy.
What It Is
Climb the spiral inside, then step out onto the narrow outer stair as the hills open up around you, a long way down on every side.
Why Visit
Climb a spiral tower for a view across the central hills, in a hilltop complex that brings four faiths together. It is not the first thing you should see in Kandy, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.
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