Kandy
Second largest city in Sri Lanka
Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau. Kandy is the administrative capital of the Central Province, and considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, due to its architectural heritage. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important places of the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 120,087
- Coordinates
- 7.291, 80.634
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 500 m
Overview of Kandy
Kandy belongs to Sri Lanka and has the feel of a medium-sized town. About 120,087 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 500 metres.
Things to do in Kandy
Nature in Kandy
(21)Kandy records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Kandy is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Culture in Kandy
(18)Under culture, Kandy is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Kandy's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Kandy
(18)Under water sports, Kandy is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kandy.
Sports in Kandy
(13)The sports shortlist for Kandy: Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Kandy is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Kandy
(12)Looking for adventure? Kandy has Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kandy.
Nightlife in Kandy
(9)Looking for nightlife? Kandy has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Kandy.
Wellness in Kandy
(7)On the wellness side, Kandy offers Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Kandy's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Kandy
(4)Under family, Kandy is tagged with Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Kandy's own activity tags.
Shopping in Kandy
(2)Under shopping, Kandy is tagged with Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Kandy's own activity tags.
More to do in Kandy
(2)On the other activities side, Kandy offers Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Kandy is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Kandy
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kandy stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Kandy, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kandy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kandy known for?
- Kandy, in Sri Lanka, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 120,087 residents.
- What can you do in Kandy?
- Recorded activities in Kandy include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kandy?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Kandy stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Kandy located?
- Kandy is located in Sri Lanka. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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