Overview
The Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha is a 27 m white seated Buddha on a hill west of Kandy — a landmark visible from anywhere in the city. Erected in 1972 and home to an active temple and meditation center, the terrace beside the statue offers panoramic views of Kandy city, the lake, and the Temple of the Tooth. Sunset visits show the city glowing gold. Admission LKR 200. About 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from central Kandy.
Opening Hours
Daily 06:00-20:00
Travel Tips
It's a temple complex — cover knees and shoulders. Sunset is the most beautiful time.
Hotels near Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Hotels and guesthouses in Kandy, Bahirawakanda, Kandy
Other attractions in Kandy
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site, enshrining a relic tooth of the Buddha. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya)
A 60-hectare tropical botanical garden especially renowned for its orchid collection.
Kandy Lake
A man-made lake at the heart of the city, perfect for strolls and quiet reflection.
Kandyan Dance Performance
Sri Lanka's traditional Kandyan dance performed nightly for visitors.
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
A tropical rainforest reserve right behind the Temple of the Tooth.
Kandy Municipal Market
Kandy's traditional market brimming with Sri Lankan spices and tropical fruit.
Embekka Devalaya
A 14th-century Hindu-Buddhist shrine famous for its intricate wood carvings.