Kandy

City Kandy, Central, Sri Lanka

What to expect

Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. The city has a thriving food scene, with a growth in the number of restaurants starting to provide authentic Kandyan home cooking. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, located 6 km outside the city, are a peaceful haven and home to over 4,000 plant species. Kandy Lake, created as an additional feature for the Temple of the Tooth, is a calm oasis fronting the temple, where visitors can take a break from the bustle of the city by walking the path encircling the lake

Plan your family visit to the Kandy with these blog insights 👇

Sri Lanka with children according to Petr Horký

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city of Kandy and saw the Temple of the Tooth

Highlights: The kids enjoyed riding in the tuk-tuks and visiting the temple ✨

Highlights of Sri Lanka for Families

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Temple of the Tooth, walked around the lake, and spotted wildlife

Highlights: The kids enjoyed walking around the lake and spotting wildlife, and we all liked the tea shops ✨

Kandy to Dambulla, Sri Lanka

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent 5 days in Kandy, enjoying the relatively cooler climate of the hills and were never short of something to do

Highlights: We enjoyed the cooler climate and the variety of things to do ✨

(tip!) Travel itineraries Sri Lanka with kids!

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited several temples and the Kandy Botanical Gardens

Highlights: We enjoyed soaking up the first culture of our tour of Sri Lanka ✨

Sri Lanka with a toddler - our trip around the island

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the city and its surroundings

Highlights: We enjoyed the cultural atmosphere and the beautiful lake in the city center ✨

What to visit, what to see during a family trip to Sri Lanka?

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Kandy and walked around the lake

Highlights: We enjoyed the Temple of the Tooth and the botanical garden ✨