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Kandy Itinerary

Two Days in Kandy

2-day Kandy itinerary for $60-95. Tested route with times and costs.

Budget$60-95
Duration2 days
Best SeasonDecember to March

Best for Culture enthusiasts wanting to experience traditional dance, local markets, and tea country views

Your Itinerary

1

Day 1 - Sacred Heart of Buddhism

approximately 5 km$30-45
8:00

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

2.5 hours$10

Begin with the morning ceremony at 05:30 if possible, then explore the temple museum and upper floors. The complex contains centuries of Buddhist art and architecture.

Walking through city centre
11:00

Kandy Market Hall

1.5 hoursFree

Browse the covered market for spices, tropical fruits, and handicrafts. Built in 1891, this Victorian-era building remains the city's main produce market.

Tuk-tuk from city centre· $2
17:00

Kandyan Cultural Centre

1.5 hours$8

Watch traditional Kandyan dance performances featuring fire walking and drum ceremonies. These hour-long shows preserve dance forms from the royal court period.

Lunch at The Empire Cafe for colonial atmosphere
Dinner at Slightly Chilled Lounge for international cuisine
2

Day 2 - Gardens and Tea Country

approximately 3 km$30-50
8:30

Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

3 hours$8

Explore specialized sections including the medicinal plants garden, spice garden, and riverside bamboo collection. The orchid house contains over 100 species.

Tuk-tuk uphill· $6
13:30

Ceylon Tea Museum

1.5 hours$5

Learn tea production history in a converted 1925 tea factory. The four-story museum displays vintage machinery and offers tastings of different Ceylon tea grades.

Tuk-tuk to entrance· $4
15:30

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

2 hours$3

Hike forest trails above Kandy through this 104-hectare nature reserve. Look for purple-faced langurs and over 80 bird species in this former royal forest.

Lunch at Garden cafe at Royal Botanic Gardens
Dinner at Buono restaurant for wood-fired pizza

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