Malwathu Maha Viharaya district

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Where visitors can mingle with monks and devotees at this temple.

Places in Malwathu Maha Viharaya district

Kandy View Point refreshment stop A refreshment stop offering superb city views, near Wales Park.

Best time to visit: December to April (dry season) for the most comfortable weather to explore the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake.
Getting around: The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Lake form the compact central core, with Earl's Regency Hotel and other accommodations close to the city centre, and Malwathu Maha Viharaya and Wales Park a short walk or drive away.
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (Rs)
Language: Sinhala and Tamil. English is widely spoken.
Timezone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Current trends: Kandy's UNESCO-listed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic remains the city's spiritual and tourism anchor, with the weekly Wednesday tooth-bathing ritual drawing devotees, while Kandy Lake's boat cruises and lakeside dining at spots like Cafe Aroma Inn continue to complement the city's lingering colonial aura and lively arts scene.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic district — Home to the 16th-century temple housing the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, symbolically bathed every Wednesday.
Kandy Lake district — Where visitors can stroll along the shores or join a boat cruise, with Cafe Aroma Inn offering lake views.