Rent a tuktuk in Kandy, Sri Lanka!
Kandy is about a 3-hour drive from Colombo. It’s the second-largest city in Sri Lanka.
Surrounded by beautiful tea plantations and mountains, temperatures in Kandy are between 19-28 degrees all year around.
Kandy
With stubborn mist clinging to the hills surrounding the city’s beautiful centerpiece lake. Delicate hill-country breezes impel the mist to gently part, revealing colorful houses amid Kandy’s improbable forest halo.
In order for you to have the best time in Kandy, we have shortlisted exciting sights, food options and accommodation for you.
How to book a tuktuk in Kandy
- RESERVE YOUR TUKTUK.
- Check your mail inbox for the confirmation email.
- Upload your license details through the link in the email.
- Get ready at your requested booking time at Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Kandy) tuktukrental.com meeting point.
Need more help? Email us at HELLO@TUKTUKRENTAL.COM or call/WhatsApp us on +94 772928618 and we’ll answer any of your questions!
Sights in Kandy
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Is renowned for its collection of orchids, the garden has more than 4000 species of plants, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. Many famous people such as Queen Mary and Gandhi have planted trees in the memorial garden. These botanical gardens charge LKR 1500 per person. For more information on the Botanical Garden click here.
Temple of the tooth relic
The temple of the tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a beautiful Buddhist Temple in Kandy. Monks daily visit the temple and many rituals take place throughout the day. You can see the tooth box behind a glass window. Watch out for all the local guides who want your money at the front. For more information on the Temple click here.
Geragama Tea Factory
On the way to Kandy, you should definitely stop and visit the Geragama tea factory for an instructional visit on how tea is made, you can take a guided tour through the operational areas and see how tea is processed, from newly-harvested green leaves to dried and graded high- quality tea, ready for consumption. To make it easy for you, for the location to the tea factory click here.
Hanthana Mountain Range
The Hanthana mountain range in Kandy is popular among those who like to go hiking, camping, bird watching, and many more activities. The Hanthana Mountain Range was declared as an environmental protection area in Feb 2010. The maximum height of the range is 3800 ft. To make it easy for you, for the location to the mountain range click here.
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
This forest is on the north side of the Kandy Lake, has soaring hardwood trees and giant bamboo, good birding and loads of cheeky monkeys. This peaceful sanctuary is a great escape from the bustling city. For information on this sanctuary click here.
The Royal Palace of the Kandyan Kingdom
It was the seat of the last king of Sri Lanka, you can visit it while visiting the sacred tooth temple as its located to the north of the temple of the tooth in Kandy. For more information on the Royal Palace of Kandy click here.
Food & Drinks
Villa Rosa
A chic and comfortable restaurant to dine in, less than ten minutes by tuk-tuk from the town, what’s more? They have accommodation for you as well just in case you decide to stay the night. It would cost between $8-$12 for a main meal. To check on their website for more information click here.
Sri Krishna Dosai
If your craving for some south Indian food, this is the place to head over too, they have vegan and vegetarian options too. It would cost between $4-$6 per person for a meal. To check their menu and website for more information click here.
World spice
Situated in the Kandy City Centre food court. Offers a variety of dishes, it would cost between $6-$10 per person for a meal. Check their facebook page for daily offers, click here.
Empire Cafe
A little restaurant inside the Old Empire Hotel, a 200-year-old building, right next to the Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. Their menu mostly consists of pasta, burgers, wraps, and salads- quick and easy. It would cost between $4-$8 per person for a meal. To check out their menu and prices click here.
Besides if you walk along the streets of Kandy, you’ll come across some street shops that serve yummy short eats, and finger food for very cheap.
Accommodation
The pepper cottage
A community-based homestay located in the forest bordering the Knuckles Mountain Range. Great view of Victoria Reservoir and amazing hikes in the area. You can order food at the neighbor’s house and support the local community. What’s more, TukTukRental.com customers get a 20% discount, hello@tuktukrental.com. It would cost $22 for 2 people including breakfast. For more information on The Pepper Cottage click here.
Sevana City Hotel
A beautiful hotel with a great view. Relish the opportunity to take a dip in Kandy city’s highest and only infinity-edge pool. It would cost $31 per person for a night. For more information on Sevana City Hotel click here.
Jay’s Bunks-Kandy Hostel
Is a safe and comfortable place for backpackers and light travelers who travel to Kandy, free breakfast and WIFI provided. It would cost around $5 per person per night. For more information on Jay’s Bunks-Kandy Hostel click here.
Hiranya Mountain View Hostel Kandy
Set on a hillside above the Mahaweli River, the hostel offers great terrace views of the Knuckles Mountain Range. The temple of the tooth is just a 20-minute walk or a short tuk-tuk ride from the property. It would cost around $7 per person for a night. For more information on Hiranya Mountain View click here.
Kandy Tower Inn
Located 300m of Kandy City Center. This accommodation provides airport transfers and free WIFI provided as well. Recommended for Solo travelers. It would cost around $5 per person for a night. For more information on Kandy Tower Inn click here.
HOW TO GET TO KANDY FROM COLOMBO
How to get to Kandy from Colombo by train
Take a train from Colombo Fort Station to Kandy, the journey lasts approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes and would cost you around Rs 380 for first-class seats (which will guarantee you a seat).
How to get to Kandy from Colombo by bus
There are regular bus services from the main bus station in Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus terminal to Kandy (bus no.1). The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes and costs around Rs 190 in a normal bus.
How to get to Kandy from Colombo by taxi
You can also arrange a private vehicle and driver to take you. This is the fastest by the most expensive way to travel. It will take approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes from Colombo to Kandy, which will cost you around Rs 11000- Rs 16000.
How to book a tuktuk in Kandy
- RESERVE YOUR TUKTUK.
- Check your mail inbox for the confirmation email.
- Upload your license details through the link in the email.
- Get ready at your requested booking time at Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Kandy) the designated tuktukrental.com meeting point.
Need more help? Email us at HELLO@TUKTUKRENTAL.COM or call/WhatsApp us on +94 772928618 and we’ll answer any of your questions!
tuktukrental.com Kandy location details
Starting your tuk-tuk adventure in Kandy is a good option if you plan to travel east or hit the cultural triangle. After you make a booking, one of our driving instructors will meet you at Slightly Chilled and handover your tuk-tuk and will also provide you with a comprehensive driving lesson.
Slightly Chilled(Kandy) – tuktukrental.com Meeting Point
Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar and Restaurant (Kandy)
Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha
We’ll be in communication with you in the period leading up to your reservation to make sure everything has been arranged for you (including your local driving permit).
