DESTINATION • Central Hills Gateway
Kandy
Temple city culture and the gateway to tea country.
BEST TIME
Kandy can be humid but cooler than the coast. Evenings are pleasant; short showers can happen year-round.
STAY STYLE
City-edge boutique hotels and hillside views; ideal for 1–2 nights before the hill country.
TOP THINGS TO DO
Cultural sights and gardens
Viewpoints and relaxed café evenings
Easy day trips toward tea estates
Shopping for crafts and spices (optional)
Local tips
- Plan sights in the morning to avoid traffic.
- Choose a hillside hotel for better views and calmer nights.
- Keep one flexible slot for a spontaneous stop.
Add-on ideas
- Connect to the scenic train route
- Add a tea estate stay
PHOTO MOOD
A few scenes from Kandy
We’ll use this destination as a base and shape the day plan around your comfort level—early start or slow mornings.
