British Garrison Cemetery
බ්රිතාන්ය හමුදා සුසාන භූමිය
A colonial-era cemetery in use from 1817, where British soldiers and their families are buried, and the caretakers share fascinating stories about the people interred here.
The British Garrison Cemetery lies on a small hill behind the Temple of the Tooth. It was in use from 1817 to 1873 and holds around 160 graves, including soldiers who died in the Kandyan Wars, young people who succumbed to malaria, and a colonial official killed by an elephant. Shaded by trees, the grounds are quiet, and the caretakers often offer to tell the stories behind the graves. A tip or donation is appreciated when you leave. Entry is free or by donation, and it is generally open from about 08:00 to 17:00. It is roughly a five-minute walk from the Temple of the Tooth.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Kandy National Museum & Royal Palace
- Arthur's Seat Viewpoint
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
- Kandy Municipal Central Market
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue