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Kandy Lake

An outdoor spot in Kandy Lake, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Kandy Lake
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Why go

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

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kandy, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Kandy Lake
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

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

    Sight · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar

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

    Drinks · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kandyan dance show

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

    Activity · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Sri Krishna Dosai

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

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Kandy Muslim Hotel

    Central canteen for chicken kottu, roti and curries.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue

    Huge white Buddha on a hill overlooking the city.

    Sight · 1.3 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Kandy Lake 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 outdoor spots in Kandy

Another curated outdoor spot 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 Kandy Lake itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

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

Getting there

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Address
Kandy Lake, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
7.29120, 80.64206
Destination
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy Lake: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kandy Lake?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Kandy Lake. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kandy Lake?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Kandy Lake free?

Yes, we list Kandy Lake as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Kandy Lake?

Kandy Lake is at Kandy Lake, Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kandy Lake?

Kandy Lake 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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