Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic district

Kandy, Sri Lanka

Home to the 16th-century temple housing the tooth relic of Lord Buddha, symbolically bathed every Wednesday.

Places in Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic district

The Empire Cafe Located near the Temple of the Tooth, serving a mix of Sri Lankan and Western dishes.
Earl's Regency Hotel bar A bar at the luxury hotel with a swimming pool and spa, close to the city centre.

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.

Kandy Lake district — Where visitors can stroll along the shores or join a boat cruise, with Cafe Aroma Inn offering lake views.
Malwathu Maha Viharaya district — Where visitors can mingle with monks and devotees at this temple.