Hill-country culture around a sacred lake and temple.
Kandy is in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is 122 km by road from Colombo Fort, about 3 hours 30 minutes by car without traffic. From Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) it is 114 km, about 3 hours.
Distances and drive times from Google Maps, checked 2 November 2026.The best time to visit Kandy is January to March, the driest months in the hills. Rain comes with the southwest monsoon (May to September) and the October and November inter-monsoon, usually in the afternoon. It is cooler than the coast all year.
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Temple of the Tooth
Kandy Lake
Royal Botanical Gardens
Bahirawakanda Temple
Absolutely! Kandy is Sri Lanka's cultural heart. The Temple of the Tooth, beautiful lake, botanical gardens, and cultural shows make it essential. Many also use it as a base for tea country trips.
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