Kandy Lake

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: Right in the town centre.
• From the temple: The path starts at the Temple of the Tooth.
• Tuk-tuk: Any point around the lake.

The story of Kandy Lake

King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe created the lake by flooding paddy fields in front of his palace. The small island in the middle was said to be used by the royal household.

Today it is the town's favourite walk, with monitor lizards, fish, birds and views of the temple and hills.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Best early morning.
• Walk the full loop in about an hour.
• Watch the fruit bats fly at dusk.

What's around Kandy Lake

• Temple of the ToothOn the north shore.
• Queen's HotelNear the west end.
• Arthur's Seat viewpointAbove the lake.

Questions travellers ask