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Looking for things to do in Kandy? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kandy Lake
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Sacred City of Kandy
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
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Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex
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Ceylon Tea Museum
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Kandy, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Cassendra Hotel Kandy
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Blissful Ridge Bungalow Kandy
4.3
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Cinnamon Citadel Kandy
4.3
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Lake Villas Premium Kandy
4.8
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Adigars Manor Kandy - A Boutique Heritage Hotel Built in 1804
4.7
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The Theva Residency
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Kandy Myst by Cinnamon
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Earl's Regency Hotel
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Queen's Hotel Kandy - 160 Years of Heritage & Luxury
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The Trees, Kandy
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Slightly Chilled Lounge, Sports Bar & Restaurant
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Cafe Aroma Inn
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The Bake House Kandy
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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
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Dambulla Cave Temple
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Unawatuna Beach
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Hikkaduwa Beach
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Mirissa Beach
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Galle Face Green
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Negombo Lagoon
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Amanwella
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Amangalla
9.2
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Shangri la Hotel Colombo
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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel
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Heritance Kandalama
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Cinnamon Lakeside
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Granbell Hotel Colombo
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The Grand Hotel - Heritage Grand
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Mirage Kings Cottage
8.2
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9.2
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Galle Face Hotel
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Hunas Falls Hotel
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The Westbury Palace
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The Bellwood Manor
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Nuga Retreat- Mindfullness Boutique Hotel
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Tea and Experience Factory - Thema Collection
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Rosyth Estate House
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The Grand Walawwa
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CheRiz Boutique Villa Hotel
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Araliya Green Hills - Where Historic Charm Mingles with Natural Beauty
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Royal Cocoon - Nuwara Eliya
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Queenswood Cottage
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Goatfell
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