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Kandy 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Kandy grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Temple of the Tooth · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Temple of the Tooth

    Temples & religious sites

    A Buddhist temple on the site of the former Kandy royal palace, enshrining a tooth relic of the Buddha. Its historical and religious significance is such that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. After lunch
    National Museum of Kandy

    Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    A museum right next to the Temple of the Tooth, on the site of the former Kandy royal palace. Exhibits are spread across the former queens' residence and the main palace building, offering a look at royal life and history.

  3. Afternoon
    Royal Palace of Kandy

    Castles & palaces · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    This palace served as the residence of the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until British colonial rule began in 1815. It preserves intricate wood carvings, stone sculptures, and murals in the traditional Kandyan style.

  4. Evening
    International Buddhist Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0 km from the previous stop

    The world's first international Buddhist museum, located next to the Temple of the Tooth and the Kandy National Museum. It's housed in a British colonial-era building on the site of the former royal palace, adding to its historical significance.

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DAY 2

Around Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya · Zoos & aquariums·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

    Zoos & aquariums

    A botanical garden a short distance west of central Kandy, near the Mahaweli River. It's home to some 4,000 plant species, including orchids, spice plants, medicinal plants, and palms.

  2. After lunch
    National Herbarium of Sri Lanka

    Parks & gardens · 0 km from the previous stop

    A herbarium in Peradeniya near Kandy, founded in 1821 by botanical garden director Alexander Moon. It offers a window into the history of botanical research in Sri Lanka.

  3. Afternoon
    Highway Museum complex

    Museums & galleries · 1.4 km from the previous stop

    Sri Lanka's first highway museum, located in Kiribathkumbura near Kandy. It offers a unique look at the history of roads and transportation.

  4. Evening
    Katukele Jumma Mosque

    Temples & religious sites · 4.9 km from the previous stop

    A mosque in the Katukele area of Kandy, serving as a center of faith for the local community. Senior Sri Lankan government officials have visited it in recent years.

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DAY 3

Around Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Roman Catholic Diocese of Kandy

    Temples & religious sites

    This is the Roman Catholic diocese centered on Kandy. As part of the Archdiocese of Colombo, it forms one pillar of Sri Lanka's Catholic faith.

  2. After lunch
    Asgiri Maha Viharaya

    Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    A Buddhist temple in Kandy, one of the two chief monasteries responsible for the Sacred Tooth Relic housed at the Temple of the Tooth. It offers a glimpse into one of Sri Lanka's central hubs of Buddhism.

  3. Afternoon
    Temple of the Tooth Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    A museum housed in the first- and second-floor exhibition spaces of the Temple of the Tooth building. It's a great place to explore artifacts and records related to the temple and learn about the history of Kandy's Temple of the Tooth in depth.

  4. Evening
    St. Paul's Church, Kandy

    Temples & religious sites · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    An Anglican church located on sacred ground west of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, in Kandy's historic district. It's conveniently paired with a visit to the Temple.

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Around Temple of the Tooth, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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