Hill country

Kandy

The hill capital and its sacred temple

Kandy was the last royal capital, and the Temple of the Tooth is still one of the most important Buddhist sites in the world. Walk around the lake, see a Kandyan dance show, and spend a morning in the botanical gardens at Peradeniya. Most people catch the scenic train into the hills from here.

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Kandy

Part of the island: Hill country
Suggested stay: 2 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Things to do: Ask us

Weather

When to go

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best months depend on the coast. This is the pattern here.

Jan: best
Feb: best
Mar: best
Apr: best
May: expect rain
Jun: expect rain
Jul: good
Aug: good
Sep: good
Oct: expect rain
Nov: expect rain
Dec: good

Best Still good Expect rain

Stays

Where to stay

Prices per night for two people sharing, for dates about six weeks away. Yours may differ.

Budget

Clean, simple guesthouses and small hotels

Kings Grove
$45
Three-star hotel with restaurant and garden.
Restaurant · Air conditioning · Wi-Fi
Veraima Kandy
$45
Hotel with outdoor pool, bar and 24-hour front desk.
Pool · Wi-Fi

Comfort

Mid-range hotels, often with a pool

Arambhaya Boutique Hotel
$68
Boutique hotel with garden, lounge and restaurant.
Restaurant
Mirage Kandyan Heights - Kandy
$93
Resort-style hotel with pool and fitness centre.
Pool