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The Temple of the Tooth by Kandy Lake

Central Province

Kandy

Temple of the Tooth, cultural performances and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is the cultural heart of the island. The Sacred City of Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At the centre lie a scenic lake and the Temple of the Tooth, with the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and tea hills nearby.

The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
Kandy Lake and white colonial buildings
Fire performers in a traditional dance

Kandy

Highlights

  1. 01

    Temple of the Tooth

    The country's most important Buddhist shrine, home to a relic of the Buddha.

  2. 02

    Cultural performance

    Traditional Kandyan dance, drumming and fire-walking.

  3. 03

    Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

    Palm avenues, orchids and centuries-old trees.

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Things to do

  • Visit the Temple of the Tooth
  • See an evening cultural show
  • Stroll the botanical gardens
  • Climb Ambuluwawa Tower

Practical information

Best for
Culture, history, temples
How long to stay
1–2 days
Tip
Temples require clothing that covers shoulders and knees.

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