Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
බහිරවකන්ද විහාරය
A giant white seated Buddha about 26 meters tall on a hilltop, offering the best viewpoint over Kandy city and Kandy Lake.
Bahirawakanda Vihara sits on a hilltop west of Kandy. Its white meditating Buddha, about 26 meters tall and begun in 1972, is visible from almost anywhere in the city. From the platform at the base of the statue, you can look out over Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the surrounding hills, and the view is best in the evening. Admission is a few hundred rupees. You can take a tuk-tuk up the hill, or walk for about 20 minutes up a steep slope from near the railway station. Shoes must be removed, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Kandy Municipal Central Market
- Kandy National Museum & Royal Palace
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Arthur's Seat Viewpoint
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
- British Garrison Cemetery
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
- Kandy Lake