National Railway MuseumPass by
The national railway museum is situated in Kadugannawa and is the national railway museum of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Railways is the owner of the railroad museum. On December 27, 2014, the museum was opened in celebration of Sri Lanka's 150th year of railroad operations.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicAdmission not included60 min
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha
Royal Palace of KandyAdmission not included20 min
The Royal Palace of Kandy in Kandy was the royal residence of the Sinhalese monarchy of the Kingdom of Kandy in Sri Lanka. The last king to reside in it was King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha until he was overthrown by the British in 1815 with the aid of Kandian chieftains. Once part of a large palace complex that included the King’s Palace, Royal Audience, Queen’s Palace, King’s Harem Quarters and Queen’s Bathing Pavilion, together with the Temple of the Tooth that held the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. A very well-maintained park and woodland, originally laid out by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, with good walking trails.
Kandy Lake10 min
Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned
Kandy View Point10 min
Climb the hill by Kandy Lake to reach Kandy view point and receive a view of the city that cannot be beaten. As a popular tourist spot, the area brings in a large amount of peddlers, though they often sell sub-par items. The area also has a reputation for high pickpocket activity, so keep an eye on your belongings. From the hill, you can enjoy great views over the lake and the city
Royal Botanical GardensAdmission not included60 min
The origins of the Botanic Gardens date as far back as 1371 when King Wickramabahu III ascended the throne and kept court at Peradeniya near the Mahaweli river. This was followed by King Kirti Sri and King Rajadhi Rajasinghe. A temple was built on this location by King Wimala Dharma, but it was destroyed by the British when they were given control over the
45 min
Make your way through the maze of tea bushes and discover where the elixirs of Sri Lanka
Come from. There are many tea plantations and tea factories that will be more than happy to Show you around, and explain the tea plucking and tea-making processes as well as let you try some of their freshly brewed tea! A truly Sri Lankan experience.
