Peradeniya
Sri Lanka · Central ProvinceLK
Suburb in Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Peradeniya is a suburb of the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka with about 30,000 inhabitants. It is situated on the A1 main road, a few kilometres west of Kandy city centre. Peradeniya's name is derived from pera (guava) and deniya.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 7.262, 80.584
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Peradeniya
In Central Province, Sri Lanka, Peradeniya stands out as a spot. Expect nature, culture and sports to fill most of your time. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Peradeniya
Nature in Peradeniya
(11)Nature in Peradeniya covers Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Lakes. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Peradeniya.
Culture in Peradeniya
(10)Peradeniya records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cemeteries and Fountains under culture. It is a direct read of Peradeniya's activity profile. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Peradeniya
(7)Our data lists Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting as sports options here. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Peradeniya.
Adventure in Peradeniya
(6)Peradeniya records Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Shooting Ranges under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Peradeniya is actually tagged with. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Family in Peradeniya
(2)Peradeniya records Aquariums and Playgrounds under family. All of it is drawn from Peradeniya's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Peradeniya
(2)Water Sports lovers get Kayaking and Paddle. It is a direct read of Peradeniya's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Peradeniya
(1)Other activities in Peradeniya covers Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Peradeniya.
Best time to visit Peradeniya
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Peradeniya through a larger town in Central Province; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Peradeniya that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peradeniya known for?
- Peradeniya is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Central Province, Sri Lanka.
- What can you do in Peradeniya?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Lakes in Peradeniya. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Peradeniya?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Peradeniya located?
- Administratively, Peradeniya sits in Central Province, Sri Lanka — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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