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Lankatilaka Vihara

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Lankatilaka Vihara

Lankatilaka Vihara

Located in Udunuwara, this Buddhist temple is a representative example of Gampola-era architecture. The site is notable for its structural design and the presence of Hindu shrines on the temple grounds, reflecting a blend of religious influences.

Getting There

The temple is situated outside the main Kandy city centre. Visitors typically reach the site via tuk-tuk or private vehicle. The journey from the centre of Kandy generally takes around 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Visit Duration

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to walk around the temple grounds, observe the architecture, and visit the shrines.

When to Visit

Visiting during the early morning or late afternoon is recommended to avoid the midday heat. The site is generally quieter than the central temples in Kandy, though it can become more crowded during local religious festivals.

Nearby Attractions

Due to its location, this temple can be combined with other nearby historical and cultural sites:

  • Embekka Devalaya: 1.8km
  • Gadaladeniya Vihara: 2.8km
  • Highway Museum complex: 4.2km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya: 5.4km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Embekka Devalaya

Temples & religious sites

Embekka Devalaya

A Hindu temple in the Kandy area of Sri Lanka, built during the Gampola era. Its "Drummers' Hall," renowned for intricately carved wooden pillars, is especially worth seeing and offers a great look at traditional craftsmanship.

1.8 km away
Gadaladeniya Vihara

Temples & religious sites

Gadaladeniya Vihara

An ancient Buddhist temple in Pilimatalawa, west of Kandy, ranked among Sri Lanka's largest rock temples. It pairs well with a visit to the nearby Lankatilaka Temple.

2.8 km away
Highway Museum complex

Museums & galleries

Highway Museum complex

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

4.2 km away
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

Zoos & aquariums

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

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.

5.4 km away
National Herbarium of Sri Lanka

Parks & gardens

National Herbarium of Sri Lanka

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.

5.4 km away
Hanthana Mountain Range

Nature

Hanthana Mountain Range

A mountain range spreading southwest of Kandy, with a trekking trail leading to Ura Kanda, the tallest of its seven peaks. The scenery is striking enough to have earned protected nature reserve status, and it's popular with local hikers as well.

7.6 km away