Complete guide

Kandy,
a luxury guide.

Lakeside royal capital and Sri Lanka's spiritual heart.

Kandy is the last royal capital of Sri Lanka — a UNESCO city built around a sacred lake and the Temple of the Tooth. Luxury travellers use it as a refined two-night base between the cultural triangle and the tea country.

Best time: January to April, July to September. Duration: 2 nights.

See our full Kandy destination page for hotels, experiences and a sample itinerary.