Guidebook for Kandy

Scott And Marita
Scott And Marita
Guidebook for Kandy

Sightseeing

Worth a visit, especially if you want to learn about Buddist/Sri Lankan History.
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Kuil Gigi Suci
Sri Dalada Veediya
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Worth a visit, especially if you want to learn about Buddist/Sri Lankan History.
A beautiful lake in the middle of Kandy. Well worth a walk around.
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Kandy Lake
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A beautiful lake in the middle of Kandy. Well worth a walk around.
Don't actually go to the elephant orphanage. It is crowded and very 'staged' for tourists. Ask Rizvi to take you to some of the neighbouring elephant places where you will be the only people there.
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Panti Asuhan Gajah - Pinnawala
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Don't actually go to the elephant orphanage. It is crowded and very 'staged' for tourists. Ask Rizvi to take you to some of the neighbouring elephant places where you will be the only people there.
The big Buddha will give you a great view out over Kandy. Well worth the climb. It costs 200 rps each. Get a hindu blessing while you are there (if the hindu temple is open)
Buddah Statue
William Gopallawa Mawatha
The big Buddha will give you a great view out over Kandy. Well worth the climb. It costs 200 rps each. Get a hindu blessing while you are there (if the hindu temple is open)
If you are energetic climb Adam's Peak. The climb starts at 2:30am so that you are there for sunrise at 5:30am. Over 5000 steps, but well worth the effort.
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Gunung Adam
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If you are energetic climb Adam's Peak. The climb starts at 2:30am so that you are there for sunrise at 5:30am. Over 5000 steps, but well worth the effort.
'Little England' - a stunning drive up into the hills through the tea plantations and water falls. Talk to Rizvi about a day trip or stay overnight.
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Nuwara Eliya
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'Little England' - a stunning drive up into the hills through the tea plantations and water falls. Talk to Rizvi about a day trip or stay overnight.
Worth a look. Check out the meat market - it is very different to what you are used to. Go up stairs in the main building for cheap souvenirs.
Market St
Worth a look. Check out the meat market - it is very different to what you are used to. Go up stairs in the main building for cheap souvenirs.

Everything Else

If staying for a while you can buy a membership at the Citadel which will give you unlimited access to the Gym and Pool and discounts on drinks and food. It is a great place to relax.
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Cinnamon Citadel
Srimath Kudarathwatta Mawatha
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If staying for a while you can buy a membership at the Citadel which will give you unlimited access to the Gym and Pool and discounts on drinks and food. It is a great place to relax.
The best way to get down to Colombo is by train. Observation class is Rps 800 per person. It is a very scenic trip and much less stressful than travelling by road.
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Kandy Railway Station
William Gopallawa Mawatha
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The best way to get down to Colombo is by train. Observation class is Rps 800 per person. It is a very scenic trip and much less stressful than travelling by road.
The botanic gardens have an amazing variety of local and exotic plants. It is also a beautiful place to relax and take time out. It costs 1,000 Rps for foreigners, but worth a visit.
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Taman Botani Kerajaan
Colombo - Kandy Road
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The botanic gardens have an amazing variety of local and exotic plants. It is also a beautiful place to relax and take time out. It costs 1,000 Rps for foreigners, but worth a visit.

Shopping

Our local supermarket where you can get just about everything. However, get your meat and fruit from the markets for better quality and price. Ask Anu to arrange this for you.
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Nihal's Super
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Our local supermarket where you can get just about everything. However, get your meat and fruit from the markets for better quality and price. Ask Anu to arrange this for you.
The only shopping centre (mall) in Kandy. Go to the Etisalat shop here for phone card top-ups.
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Kandy City Center
Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Mawatha
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The only shopping centre (mall) in Kandy. Go to the Etisalat shop here for phone card top-ups.

Food Scene

The place in Kandy where you can get real coffee. It is not cheap, but it is good. Rps 400 for a cappuccino.
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Cafe Aroma Inn
98 Colombo St
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The place in Kandy where you can get real coffee. It is not cheap, but it is good. Rps 400 for a cappuccino.