Kandy Three Temples Tour

Kandy, Sri Lanka
Duration5h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The three temples of the Kandy [ Embekke, Lankatilake and Gadaladeniya temples] are the most highlighted icon of the history and culture of Kandy. and also it was famous for wood carving.

The temples serve as a living testimony to Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage, history, and exceptional craftsmanship. Each temple holds a considerable amount of historical information of the ancient kingdom’s era, carved mostly in stone.

As a travel driver / Guide i will reach to you the most amazing experiences of the temples visit

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Lankatilaka Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Lankatilaka is Buddhist temple of the 14th century in the Hiyarapitiya village, from the Udu Nuwara area of Kandy district in Sri Lanka. This historical temple was built by the Gampola king, King Buwanekabahu the fourth (1341 – 1351AD), in 1344 AD. Gampola was a stronghold on the banks of Mahaveli River.
  2. Embekka Devalaya
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    In the Udu Nuwara area of the Kandy district lies a temple with a history of over six centuries. Built during the reign of King Wickremabahu III (1371-1394AD) who ruled in the Kingdom of Gampola, the temple is practically covered in wood carvings. The woodwork is confirmed by UNESCO as some of the best and most detailed in the world. The temple is dedicated to the god known as ‘Murugan’ by the Hindus and ‘Katharagama deity’ by the Buddhists.
  3. Temple of the Gadaladenia
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Gadaladeniya Temple in Sri Lanka is an old monastery built over a rock in Diggala in the district of Kandy. According to an inscription carved into the walls the temple was built in 1344 AD by King Buwanekabaghu the fourth. The temple was designed by the South Indian architect Ganesvarachchari in a design similar to South Indian architecture.
  4. Royal Botanical Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River. It is renowned for its collection of orchids

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Customers can inform me via Email, Whatsapp, Viber about the pickup location around the Kandy. then I will come and pick you.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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