Starting in central Kandy near the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. The lake, the palace, and the temple are all within reach — the riddles connect them.
Your first landmark is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka's most venerated Buddhist site, said to house a tooth of the Buddha and the symbol of royal authority for the Kandyan kings. The golden roof and the procession of pilgrims make it unmissable at any hour.
From there the app guides you to St. Paul's Church, the Anglican church built by British colonists in 1843 whose elegant white facade and peaceful garden occupy a hillside above the town — a reminder of Kandy's layered history.
The route concludes at the Kataragama Devalaya, a Hindu temple within the sacred complex that draws devotees from across Sri Lanka and demonstrates the remarkable religious pluralism of this hilltop city.
Around 2 hours on foot. The lake circuit is particularly pleasant, and the town is compact enough to cover comfortably on foot.
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.
*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.
*** Download the Explorial app for free.
*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.
*** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.
*** Download the Explorial app for free.
*** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
