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Explore Kandy

Positioned on a plateau that,s surrounded by mountains, the large city of Kandy is found in central Sri Lanka.On the plateau, tea plantations and a biodiverse rainforest can be found there.Bogambara Lake, more commonly known as Kandy lake, is a scenic route valued for strolls.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzTwCPUtt64

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Sri-Lanka) Sinhala; Tamil and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
UTC+03:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant Meal 285 LKR, Mid-range Restaurant Meal 1 500 LKR, Combo Meal 850 LKR
Drinks
Water 49 LKR, Cappuccino 406 LKR, Beer 300 - 525 LKR, Coke/Pepsi 100 LKR, Bottle of Wine 1,900 LKR
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 60 LKR, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 42,50 LKR, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 150 LKR
General Transport
Kandy,s centre is rather small, as such walking will serve as the best form of transport (it will also spare you from spending too much on parking money).Buses charge 9 - 20 LKR to take you to any nearby areas, tuk-tuks may be cheaper to use, but they are notorious for either ripping you off or threatening other drivers for picking up passengers.a Scooty can be rented out for 2 000 LKR per day.

Things to do in Kandy

To best go about Kandy, hiring a tuk-tuk driver is the way to go.The Tea Factories are massive here, a stop here is a must.The traditional dancing is entertaining and vibrant.Taking a walk around the Kandy Lake is wonderful pastime and dining on the cuisine is fantastic, regardless as to where you want to eat.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Sri Lanka) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Sri Lanka:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies and Polio.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Sri Lanka: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza and Meningitis.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Waterproof Raincoat
  • Insect Repellent
  • Sarong
  • Sandals or Jelly Flats
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Backpack
  • Hiking shoes
  • Camera and First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Sri Lanka) These 3 countries do not need a visa to visit Sri Lanka: Seychelles; Singapore and the Maldives.