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The path across the lawns to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy

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Gadaladeniya Vihara

An old Buddhist temple in the Pilimathalawa area west of Kandy, close to Lankatilaka and Embekke.

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Best season
January to April. Showers are possible all year; October and November are wettest.
Time to allow
35 min (at least 25 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

A small entry fee may be charged. Confirm at the gate.

Around Kandy

The lake-side buildings of the Temple of the Tooth on Kandy Lake
The lake-side buildings of the Temple of the Tooth on Kandy Lake
Landscaped lawns and trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
Landscaped lawns and trees in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
An avenue of palms in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
An avenue of palms in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya

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