Kandy Cultural Heritage - Temple of the Tooth and Peradeniya Gardens

Tour Overview

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic at puja time, when the inner shrine opens and the drums begin, is the experience that earns Kandy its place in every serious Sri Lanka itinerary. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens in the afternoon, 147 acres with one of Asia’s finest orchid collections, a giant Java fig canopy and palm avenues that take ten minutes to walk end to end.

  • Category: Cultural Heritage
  • Duration: Full day - approximately 8 hrs from Colombo, or half day from a Kandy base
  • Best for: All travellers
  • Best season: Year-round. Puja ceremony at 9.30am or 6.30pm.
  • Fitness: Easy - flat walking throughout.

Tour Highlights

  • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - puja ceremony atmosphere
  • Peradeniya Botanical Gardens - orchid house and Java fig canopy
  • Kandy Lake precinct walk
  • Kandyan arts quarter and local craft shops
  • Optional Kandyan cultural dance performance at 5pm
Peradeniya Bridge

Inclusions

  • Private transport
  • English-speaking guide
  • Temple and gardens entrance fees
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • The optional cultural dance performance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Practical Notes

  • Time the visit around the 9.30am or 6.30pm puja for the full ceremonial atmosphere
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