Kandy Lake
නුවර වැව
A man-made lake created in 1807 by the last king of Kandy, about 3.4 km around, with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the royal bath reflected on its surface.
Kandy Lake was built in 1807 under Sri Vikrama Rajasinha, the last king of the Kandyan Kingdom. The island in the middle is said to have been the royal harem. The lakeside path is about 3.4 km long, passing the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Queen's Bath (Ulpange), and the “cloud wall” railings along the water. Fruit bats and waterbirds are often seen in the trees. Admission is free. Locals exercise here in the early morning, and the sunset walk in the evening is lovely. Pairing the visit with the 18:30 evening puja at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic makes for the smoothest itinerary. Some stretches have narrow sidewalks and heavy traffic, so watch your step.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
- British Garrison Cemetery
- Arthur's Seat Viewpoint
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy National Museum & Royal Palace
- Kandy Municipal Central Market
- Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue