Kandy

Notable spots

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  Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

  Culture

  Sri Lanka's holiest shrine, said to house a tooth of the Buddha.

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  Kandy Lake

  Nature

  A tranquil man-made lake at the heart of the old royal city.

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  Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

  Nature

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  Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue

  Landmark

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  Kandyan Cultural Dance Show

  Culture

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

👕 Kandy in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.