Peradeniya

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Some cool places to get photos in the Royal Botanical Gardens - a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The bats were incredible.
Some cool places to get photos in the Royal Botanical Gardens - a pleasant way to spend a few hours. The bats were incredible.
The Royal Botanical Gardens were a great place to visit large spaces for a picnic and beautiful trees and shrubs. The avenues of palm trees are spectacular and the fernery such a lovely, shady place to escape the heat. Our favourite part by far are the trees the fruit bats call home; listen, and look up – you'll ear them chattering, and see them hanging upside down with their furry bodies turned to the sun, every so often you'll see one or two stretch their wings, or even fly from one roost to another. These bats, unlike most bats, fly by sight not radar – something I didn't know until I visited this most beautiful park. #localsecrets
Giant Bamboo plant plastered in carved graffiti at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually.Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya Official Guide Map 2013 It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri L.... The total area of the botanical garden is 147acre, at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture. [Robert Heath Lock] was the Assistant Director of the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, in Sri Lanka, around 1910. #nationalpark #srilanka #traveler
Grand Hills Kandy

Grand Hills Kandy

4.5 out of 5
Sri Amarawansa Mawatha Kandy
The price is ₩90,056 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
₩90,056
₩106,266 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kandy War Cemetery and Kandy Garrison Cemetery ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Great place outside the city. Quiet and amazing views

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Grand Hills Kandy
Eagle Regency Kandy

Eagle Regency Kandy

3 out of 5
Udaperadeniya Rd Kandy CP
The price is ₩147,949 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
₩147,949
₩174,580 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Ceylon ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
It is away from the hustle and bustle of the town, which was great. But there was some sort of loud music or karaoke in the evening that was unexpected and went until 11 pm.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Eagle Regency Kandy
Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is ₩113,728 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
₩113,728
₩152,781 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)
Yes room and hotel very good

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
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Hebron Gardens House

Hebron Gardens House

2 out of 5
117 Hebron Gardens Peradeniya Kandy Central
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Royal Botanical Garden and New Ranweli Spice Garden are located ...
Hebron Gardens House
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View 360

3.5 out of 5
5/16A, Uplands Kandy
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ...
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
Staff was very courteous and helpful This place has potential. It is a bit out of the way, but provided excellent views because of its location on a hill. We expected the hotel to respond to your WhatsApp questions about whether they are still open and functioning after the hurricane but didn’t get ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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Misty Villa by DBI

Misty Villa by DBI

3 out of 5
Prime Misty, Wahugapitiya No. 47 Ambagamuwa Central Province
Stay at this villa in Ambagamuwa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mahaweli Maha Seya and Kotmale Reservoir Viewpoint ...
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Popular places to visit

Two reasons to come to Kandy: 1, to walk around this lake, and 2, to visit the temple with the sacred tooth relic

Kandy Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kandy Lake during your travels in Kandy. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Kandy Lake
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Temple of the Tooth

You can find out about the history of Kandy with a stop at Temple of the Tooth. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Temple of the Tooth
The Royal Botanical Gardens were a great place to visit large spaces for a picnic and beautiful trees and shrubs. The avenues of palm trees are spectacular and the fernery such a lovely, shady place to escape the heat. Our favourite part by far are the trees the fruit bats call home; listen, and look up – you'll ear them chattering, and see them hanging upside down with their furry bodies turned to the sun, every so often you'll see one or two stretch their wings, or even fly from one roost to another. These bats, unlike most bats, fly by sight not radar – something I didn't know until I visited this most beautiful park. #localsecrets

Royal Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Royal Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Peradeniya. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Botanical Garden
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International Buddhist Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at International Buddhist Museum during your trip to Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

International Buddhist Museum

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

You can take time to visit Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre during your travels to Kandy. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre

Royal Palace of Kandy

Royal Palace of Kandy is just one of the places to see in Kandy, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Royal Palace of Kandy

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