Kandy - City of Kings

Kandy is of the biggest cities in Sri Lanka, after the capital of this country – Colombo. This city is also well-known with the name “City of Kings” with undisputed historical and cultural capital. In our best Kandy tours, you will have a great chance to take the greatest train journey to this spectacular city and discover the best-known sight Temple of the Tooth relic, Royal Botanic Gardens of Peradeniya and explore other major temples of this destination.

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Kandy Quick Facts

Kandy is one of the most important cities in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, situated at an elevation of around 1,640 feet (500 metres).

Kandy – also known as the City of Kings, is the second-largest city in Sri Lanka, after its capital Colombo. Additionally, for those who are looking for a chance to explore the rich culture of Sri Lanka, Kandy is the must-see place.

This is home to a great number of ancient temples (Aluvihare Rock Temple, Bahirawakanda Temple), colonial architecture, aristocratic gardens and bustling streets.

In 2020, the population of Kandy is estimated at around 111,701 people in a total area of 28.53 square kilometres (11.02 sq mi).

Best time to visit Kandy, sri lanka

The best time to visit Kandy is from December to April when the weather is dry and mostly pleasant with clear blue skies. This is a perfect time for exploring the city and you can enjoy trekking in the mountains. You still can visit Kandy from October to November but please be aware that you will get a little difficult during this time because of the Maha monsoon.

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3 days
Colombo → Kandy
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Sri Lanka At A Glance

Sri Lanka At A Glance

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5 days
Colombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya
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Sri Lanka Classic Tour

Sri Lanka Classic Tour

7 days from $890 pp

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7 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Colombo
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Sri Lanka Family Holiday

Sri Lanka Family Holiday

7 days from $630 pp

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7 days
Negombo → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella
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Sri Lanka Active and Beach Tour

Sri Lanka Active and Beach Tour

7 days from $680 pp

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7 days
Negombo → Kandy → Kitulgala → Tissamaharama → Bentota
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Best of Sri Lanka

Best of Sri Lanka

8 days from $690 pp

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8 days
Colombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Udawalawa → Negombo
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Sri Lanka Cultural Family Tour

Sri Lanka Cultural Family Tour

8 days from $830 pp

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8 days
Colombo → Anuradhapura → Sigiriya → Kandy → Adams Peak
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Explore the best sights of Sri Lanka

Explore the best sights of Sri Lanka

9 days from $870 pp

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9 days
Colombo → Dambulla → Kandy → Mandaramnuwara → Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park → Negombo
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Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers

Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka for Adventure Lovers

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Perfect for active travelers and adventure-lovers, this 9-day Amazing Journey in Sri Lanka covers some of fascinating highlights and a breadth of fun activities in this spiritual island nation. Explore ancient cities and Buddhist relics in the Cultural Triangle, bike through local villages and...

9 days
Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Adams Peak → Ella → Yala National Park → Colombo
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Best Sri Lanka Family Trip

Best Sri Lanka Family Trip

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10 days
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Sri Lanka Cultural & Beach Tour

Sri Lanka Cultural & Beach Tour

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10 days
Colombo → Habarana → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Udawalawa → Bentota
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Romantic Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

Romantic Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

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11 days
Colombo → Kandalama → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Yala National Park → Bentota
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Sweet Honeymoon in Paradise Island Sri Lanka

Sweet Honeymoon in Paradise Island Sri Lanka

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12 days
Colombo → Kalpitiya → Sigiriya → Kandy → Belihuloya → Yala National Park → Galle
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Unforgettable Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

Unforgettable Honeymoon in Sri Lanka

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Specifically designed for newlyweds who are looking for an utterly romantic honeymoon destination to celebrate tying the knot, this 12-day honeymoon trip in Sri Lanka will leave you with the best honeymoon memories. Over twelve days in Sri Lanka, you and your soul mate will explore some of the most...

12 days
Colombo → Waskaduwa → Embilipitiya → Ella → Kandy → Dambulla → Passikudah → Negombo
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Sri Lanka vacation for family

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If your family is the first-timer to Sri Lanka, a beautiful island country in South Asia, this is an ideal package recommendation that enables all members to join and learn about Sri Lanka's history, diverse natural highlights from mountain to sea, unique culture and tradition, rustic villages and...

12 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Sigiriya → Hiriwadunna → Kandy → Yala → Galle
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Ultimate Sri Lanka Honeymoon

Ultimate Sri Lanka Honeymoon

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13 days
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Feel the Real Sri Lanka

Feel the Real Sri Lanka

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14 days
Negombo → Dambulla → Anuradhapura → Kandy → Ella → Yala National Park → Unawatuna
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Sri Lanka Cycling Tour

Sri Lanka Cycling Tour

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