Top Things to do in Kandy District
Top 10 Free Things to do in Kandy District, Central Province
Discover the best top things to do in Kandy District, Sri Lanka including Sriya & Daya Curio Shop, Jayamali Batiks Studio, Kadiyanlena Falls, Waruna Antiques, Kandy Garrison Cemetery, Bambaragala Viharaya, Ramboda Waterfall, Kandy War Cemetery, Monte Fano, Degaldoruwa Temple.
Restaurants in Kandy District
1. Sriya & Daya Curio Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Sriya & Daya Curio shop was established in the year 1965. Since then we have been able to achieve tremendous growth to become one of the leading names in the tourist industry in Sri Lanka today. Our authentic antiques, curios and jewelery have won the hearts of tourists all around the globe. Every single product of Sriya & Daya Curio shop gives ultimate customer satisfaction. We take our high quality products to the customers through our showroom located in Kandy.
Reviewed By 710anuradhac
I am a collector of artefacts especially statues ... and I must say I was very fortunate to stumble upon this shop on Facebook and managed to contact the owner Sriya..They have very unusual and beautiful statues of ancient gods and kings which are priced very reasonably. The owners are a kind couple who make sure the goods are delivered to you undamged and speedily. I hope one day I can visit their shop in Kandy.
2. Jayamali Batiks Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 414 reviews
Some Guides and Drivers could try to recommend you another batik shop by saying that my shop is closed today or difficult to find, etc;. Please do not believe such people. Please call me or use Google map to find my store easily. My shop is situated inside the Kandy Central Market which is opposite the Kandy Clock Tower and it is not difficult to find as it is a well known local market in Kandy. The shop is open from 9.00am to 6.00pm every day. In case if the shop is closed, please call me or get a free call from the shop which is next to mine as it is a pleasure to open my store for you within next 20 minutes. Jayamali Batiks Studio, one of the most famous batik studios in Kandy, was founded in 1979 by Jayakody. He discovered his talent to create unique batik wall hangings and started the business with very few means at his home as a family business. His unique style of designing modern, artistic and unusual designs to a very high quality fascinated the foreign guests who visited his studio.
Reviewed By MaryemZ - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I visited Jayamali batik studio during my visit to Kandy this May mid with my husband. We had called him before visiting as we wanted to understand the directions to his shop. He was very very patient with explaining us the way multiple times as somehow we had lost our sense of direction (we had THE most relaxing vacation in the beautiful Sri Lanka so...don't judge!!) He also updated us that he had stepped out of the studio but his friend at next shop will assist us. Which he did! Once we reached his studio, only one word can describe my experience there - AMAZING! His shop is decorated with all of his beautiful samples of exquisitely made Batiks. You will not see the usual ones made with maximum two or three colours (which I did see in other shops later on). His creations are very different. The number of colours he uses in one piece are many so that gives the first impression that he's a true artist and is not just making them for mass tourist attraction. Secondly there were so many different designs to chose from - fit to match all tastes. For me it was honestly a hard decision to choose one design. His friend was very patient in opening up all the designs for me. Also it made a perfectly unique gift for my friends and family back home. My only regret is that I didn't have a chance to meet him, although if I had more time, he very kindly did inform me that he was on his way. It was truly my highlight of the day and I will recommend Jayamali Batik studio to anyone hands down!! Yes you will find many shops selling batik in kandy, but once you actually see his work you will truly know the difference. Most of the shops I stopped at later in my trip did have pieces which were of mediocre quality plus only had three colours maximum. Batik is an art form which looks the best and in my opinion honoured when you can see in actual the time the artist spends on one creation! I found this here, and I only wish him the best!
3. Kadiyanlena Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By kasun1992eka - Mawanella, Sri Lanka
This is also called Kataboola falls. The fall and the arch bridge make this one of the most scenic waterfalls in the country. This fall consists of two main cascades. The bottom of both cascades can be reached by foot. Also there are signs posted warning of deep pools of water and better to be cautious.
4. Waruna Antiques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Antiques Jewelery Antique Textiles Coins Masks Statues Objects Contemporary And Antique Paintings Wood Carvings
Reviewed By AnnefromBelgium111 - Brussels, Belgium
Waruna is indeed 'one of a kind', a self made man, very spiritual and...het speaks really good English ( a bonus). The intimate shop is a labyrinth - treasure trove for real antiques and quirky objects. But beware of what happende to me once: a tuktuk driver nearly refused to bring me there... 'Waruna not good etc, better other shop... "I was laughing in myself as i know Waruna for some years... and indeed, no fat commission there for just dropping off a client (though i am pretty sure some driver who really does an effort will be rewarded properly) .You may be interested to know that he is also the creator of that marvelously pittoresque Samadhi Ayurvedic Center/Resort in a remote valley in the region.
5. Kandy Garrison Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 557 reviews
Reviewed By LordRay - Kristianstad, Sweden
Very interesting visit. Takes about 5 min to walk from the temple. The cemetery is being handled by a non-profit organization. When we visited there were two older gentleman that gave us a little tour. All is free - but please give em a little contribution for their effort!
6. Bambaragala Viharaya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By manel777 - Kotte, Sri Lanka
We went there with friends.Its quite a climb and we couldnt go to the top as it was difficult to climb through trees and bushes.The temple is quie old with paintings.The priest said the temple is more than 2000 years old and coyld be older.Its quite neglected ,which was sad.A place worth visiting.
7. Ramboda Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By Malshan44 - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ramboda falls is a beautiful waterfall close to Nuwara eliya. If you on the way from Kandy to Nuwara eliya,You can visit this place.You have to buy tickets from the counter and have to walk around 1 km to reach the waterfall. There are many places to have a great bath on the way to reach to the fall. If you come from Nuwara Eliya town You can take the bus to Kandy and get off from the bus close to the ramboda tunnel and bus cost is Rs.50 per person from Nuwara eliya.
8. Kandy War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
Formerly known as Pitakande Military Cemetery, it was acquired originally by the military authorities, and was subsequently taken over by the Commission as a permanent war cemetery. Kandy is in central Sri Lanka, 910 metres above sea-level. It is 121 kilometres north-east of Colombo, from which it is easily reached by road. From the Botanical Gardens at Peridenya, take the road to Kandy. Just past the gardens, take a left turning at the roadside direction sign, down Lady Magdalene Drive. The Cemetery is approximately 1.5 kilometres along this road.
Reviewed By MrBlueRL - Leeds, United Kingdom
Thanks to our tuk-tuk driver, Jenudeen, we visited this beautiful little cemetery. We would never have known about it nor visited it if he hadn't shown us. It's not huge, which means you can pay every grave the respect it is due by visiting and looking at the names of all the men buried here. It is genuinely moving to see the graves of Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindu, Jew and Sikhs side by side. A sad reminder that in death, we are all equal. The garden is impeccably kept, and it is one of the prettiest graveyards you will ever see. Worth taking the time to visit and experience some tranquillity.
9. Monte Fano
10. Degaldoruwa Temple
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