Kandy Lake
A scenic artificial lake in the city center, created by the last king of Kandy.
A scenic artificial lake in the city center, created by the last king of Kandy.
Lake free 24/7. Walk around ~3 km. Temple of Tooth nearby. Boats prohibited. Beautiful at sunset!
Kandy Lake is in Kandy city center. From Colombo Airport, take train to Kandy station (scenic hill route, 2.5-3 hours, from 100 LKR). Bus from Colombo (3-4 hours, from 200 LKR). Taxi from Colombo about 10000-15000 LKR. The lake has a walking path around it, takes 30-40 minutes to circle. Temple of the Tooth is nearby.
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