Hill Stations Near Kandy

Amidst tea and spice plantations of Sri Lanka, Kandy showcases remnants of its colonial past and affords spectacular lush landscapes and a rich Buddhist cultural heritage.

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Things To See & Do

Hike through Hanthana Mountain Range

Hike through Hanthana Mountain Range

Popular Hiking Trail
Located southwest of Kandy, the Hanthana Mountain Range is ideal for hiking with Uura kanda being the highest peak at 1,158 metres from where views of Kandy are spectacular.

4 hours

Suggested Time

Trek through Knuckles Mountain Range

Trek through Knuckles Mountain Range

Biodiverse Mountain Range
Spread across the districts of Matale and Kandy, Knuckles Mountain Range will delight you with its numerous forest trails passing through lush woodlands and local villages.

2 days

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Kandy

Perfect winter destination

  • DEC-APR

    Peak Season

  • SEP-NOV

    Moderate Season

  • MAY-AUG

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C.
  • Things You'll Love:Sightseeing and trekking.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

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Kandy Esala PeraheraJune-July

Vesak PoyaMarch

Tamil New YearApril

Hill Stations & Mountain Peaks in Kandy

Holiday on your mind? Kandy is an incredible tourist destination for International based travel. Know more about the destination before you plan a perfect trip there.

Top festivals celebrated here are Kandy Esala Perahera, Vesak Poya, Tamil New Year and Deepavali in the months of June-July, March, April and October-November respectively. You can visit during these months to enjoy the celebrations! Tourists like to travel to Kandy in December, January, February, March and April to enjoy pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C! Even September, October and November is a preferred time to visit as its a shoulder season offering extremely hot and humid weather for tourists. You can enjoy the best of both worlds during this time.

May, June, July and August is the off season for tourism in Kandy. Main things to do in Kandy are Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Udawattakele Forest Reserve and International Buddhist Museum. Tick all of these off your bucket list to make memories for lifetime. Have a safe trip!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Kandy

How is the weather of Kandy in peak season?

The weather of Kandy in peak season is pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C. It means you can easily plan a trip to Kandy in the months of ​​​​​​​​December, January, February, March and April to enjoy your trip to the fullest.

What is the best time to visit Kandy?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Kandy, you can choose to go in December, January, February, March and April which is the peak season and September, October and November which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

What are the activities you can explore during the peak season and moderate season in Kandy?

In the peak season months December, January, February, March and April you will experience pleasant weather with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C wherein around moderate season i.e. September, October and November you will enjoy extremely hot and humid weather. Whatever that suits your calendar, Kandy awaits you for a good time.