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Kandy Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Looking for things to do in Kandy? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
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Blue field tea garden
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4.7/53 Reviews
Nelligala International Buddhist Centre
3.5
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Susantha Spice & Herbal Garden
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Ambuluwawa Tower
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Ceylon Tea Museum
3.4
4.8/545 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Kandy, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Kandy dishes and foodie spots.
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The Last Drop Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. INR10,508/person
Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks)
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Asian cuisine
Avg. INR319/person
Cooking Class At Thotupola Residence
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Asian cuisine
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Nine Arch Bridge
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Popular Types of Attractions in Kandy
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Kandy
Bellwood View Point | Primrose gardens | Gannoruwa walking path | Maha Vishnu Devalaya | Queen's Palace - Madawasala | Corbett's Gap අට්ටලමෙට්ටුව | Gal kanda | Thaliya Wetuna Ella Falls තලිය වැටුන ඇල්ල | 8th Bend of 18 Bend | Municipal Ground - Aruppola | Arthur's Seat View Point, Kandy | James Taylor's Well | Deenstan Forestry Office | Mahawala pathana මහවල පතන | SS indoor sports | Attalawettuwa, Sri Lanka | Box Stone ( pettigala ) | Wendaruwa Waterfall and natural pool | Ellassa Falls ( ඇල්ලස්ස දිය ඇල්ල ) | Knuckles (Fourth Peak) | Yahangala Ella Waterfall | Theppukommba Wewa | Thennelanda Waterfall තැන්නෙලන්ද දියඇල්ල | Lanka Pond | Giddawa - Natural bathing location
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Popular Restaurants in Kandy
Pizza Hut - Kandy | Slightly Chilled Lounge, Sports Bar & Restaurant | Cafe Aroma Inn | The Last Drop Restaurant | Cafe The Vibe | Nagalingam's Bhavan - Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant (No onion, garlic and leeks) | The Bake House Kandy | Theva Cuisine | Senani BY Oak ray Restaurant & Bar | Cooking Class At Thotupola Residence | Tavern 29 Rooftop Bar | Cafe Banana Chill | New Flower Song Restaurant | Cafe 7 | Jasmine Song | OpenRice Sri Lanka | Citrus Café Inn | Xiang Yun Chinese Restaurant | Aloy Restaurant | HQ Reaurant&Pub | Barista - Peradeniya | Sky Lounge | Hideout Lounge | The Chill 'N Grill Cafe | Dosa Kallu | Licensed to Grill | Cafe Paprika | Cafe koi | Route 66 Sri Lanka | CAFE 1886
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