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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue

A sight in Kandy, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue in Kandy
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Why go

Huge white Buddha on a hill overlooking the city.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kandy, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kandy Muslim Hotel and Sri Krishna Dosai. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kandy, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kandy Muslim Hotel

    Central canteen for chicken kottu, roti and curries.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Sri Krishna Dosai

    Busy vegetarian South Indian canteen in central Kandy turning out crisp dosas, vadai and sambar at low prices.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site, housing a tooth of the Buddha beside Kandy Lake.

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Kandy Lake

    Man-made lake in the town center with a shady walking loop.

    Outdoors · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar

    Hillside bar above the lake with views of the Temple of the Tooth.

    Drinks · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Kandyan dance show

    Evening performance of drumming, acrobatic dance and fire-walking at the Kandy Lake Club.

    Activity · 1.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is a stop on our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Kandy

Another curated sight in Kandy. See the full Kandy guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kandy run from 26°C in December to 30°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Kandy from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kandy weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
7JWJ+68V, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
7.29561, 80.63080
Destination
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue?

Our pick: Sunset.

Where is Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue?

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue is at 7JWJ+68V, Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue?

Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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