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

Park or garden · Kandy

Udawattakele Forest Reserve

The old royal forest on the hill behind the temple, with shaded trails, birdlife and monkeys a few minutes from the centre.

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Best season
January to April. Showers are possible all year; October and November are wettest.
Time to allow
1 hr 30 min (at least 1 hr)
Best time of day
Morning. Open 07:30 to 16:30.
Entry
Fee charged (to confirm)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families, dry weather

An entry fee is charged 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

We have no photo of Udawattakele Forest Reserve itself yet. These show the area.

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