Overview
Created in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, Kandy Lake sits next to the Temple of the Tooth and is a peaceful oasis at the city's center. A 3km walking path encircles it, winding between palms and tropical trees. The small island in the lake once held a royal summer pavilion and is now used as a police station. Free to walk around. A 3-minute walk from the Temple of the Tooth.
Travel Tips
Walks at dawn or sunset are most beautiful. Combine with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Kandy, Sri Lanka from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Sri Lanka on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Kandy on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Kandy with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Kandy 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Kandy Lake
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Kandy Garrison Cemetery
A quiet cemetery from the British colonial era, established in 1817.
📍 295m away
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
A tropical rainforest reserve right behind the Temple of the Tooth.
📍 1.2km away
Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
A 27 m white Buddha statue overlooking Kandy city.
📍 1.9km away
Ceylon Tea Museum
A museum tracing the history of Ceylon tea, housed in a former tea factory.
📍 2.6km away
Embekka Devalaya
A 14th-century Hindu-Buddhist shrine famous for its intricate wood carvings.
📍 9.2km away
Lankatilaka Vihara
A 14th-century temple blending Buddhist and Hindu elements, a highlight of the Kandy region.
📍 10.6km away
Knuckles Mountain Range
A UNESCO World Heritage mountain range named for its knuckle-like peaks.
📍 24.9km away
Meemure Village
One of Sri Lanka's most remote traditional villages, tucked deep in the Knuckles range.
📍 26.4km away
Things to Do in Kandy
Colombo to Kandy Train Journey
Travel one of Sri Lanka's most scenic train routes from Colombo to Kandy — about 3 hours of tea estates and mountain views. First-class observation cars are best for photos.
Tea Plantation Tour
Visit a tea plantation near Kandy to try tea-leaf picking, see processing in action, and taste various grades of Ceylon black tea. Cake and tea pairings at the plantation cafe.
Kandyan Dance Show
Nightly hour-long shows of Sri Lanka's traditional dance and drumming at central Kandy venues, ending with a fire-walking ritual.