This comprehensive temple tour takes you beyond Kandy's main sites to discover architectural gems in the surrounding hills. You'll visit five historically significant temples including the wood-carved masterpiece at Embekke and the stone temple at Gadaladeniya. The tour provides deep insight into different periods of Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture and includes temples that most tourists never see. Best for temple enthusiasts and architecture lovers. This is a moderate activity lasting 4 hours. See all cultural tours in Kandy.
Best for temple enthusiasts and architecture lovers
What to Expect
Hotel pickup and Temple of Sacred Tooth visit
Start with Kandy's most famous temple for historical context.
Drive to Embekke Devalaya
30-minute drive to see the finest wood carvings in Sri Lanka.
Gadaladeniya Temple exploration
14th-century stone temple with South Indian architectural influences.
Lankathilaka Temple visit
Dramatic hilltop location with panoramic valley views.
Degaldoruwa Cave Temple
Ancient cave temple with original 18th-century murals.
Return to Kandy with architectural discussion
Compare different temple styles and historical periods observed.
Highlights
Five temples spanning 600 years of architectural history
Booking Info
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Accessibility
- Not suitable for wheelchairs due to temple stairs and uneven surfaces. Requires moderate fitness for climbing.
- Best time to go
- Morning start recommended for cooler weather and better lighting for photography
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