Suggested Itineraries in Kandy

Kandy in 1 Day

1 dayModerate pace

A starter one-day itinerary using key attractions.

Day 1

morning

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of Kandy
  • National Museum of Kandy

evening

  • International Buddhist Museum
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kandy in 2 Days

2 daysRelaxed pace

A starter two-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of Kandy
  • National Museum of Kandy

evening

  • International Buddhist Museum

Day 2

morning

  • Sri Maha Bodhi Maha Viharaya (Bahirawakanda)
  • Udawattakele Forest Reserve

afternoon

  • Kandy View Point
  • Kandyan Cultural Show

evening

  • Kandy Esala Perahera
First timersCouplesFamilies

Kandy in 3 Days

3 daysRelaxed pace

A starter three-day itinerary.

Day 1

morning

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
  • Kandy Lake

afternoon

  • Royal Palace of Kandy
  • National Museum of Kandy

evening

  • International Buddhist Museum

Day 2

morning

  • Sri Maha Bodhi Maha Viharaya (Bahirawakanda)
  • Udawattakele Forest Reserve

afternoon

  • Kandy View Point
  • Kandyan Cultural Show

evening

  • Kandy Esala Perahera

Day 3

morning

  • Ceylon Tea Museum
  • Hanthana Mountain Range

afternoon

  • Hanthana International Bird Park and Recreation Center
  • Asgiri Maha Viharaya

evening

  • Malwathu Maha Viharaya
Slow travellersCouplesFamilies

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