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Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Visit the shrine that holds the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

1-1.5 hoursEasyAll ages
About

About This Activity

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy houses a relic of Lord Buddha and is the most sacred Buddhist shrine in Sri Lanka. Evening ceremonies with drums and offerings are especially atmospheric.

Experience

What to Expect

  • The sacred inner shrine
  • Drumming and offerings during puja
  • The Kandy Lake setting
Good to Know

Tips

Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered
Visit at puja time for the full experience and expect queues
Location

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Tours

Packages That Include This

Package 01

11-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour

11 Days / 10 NightsCouples, Groups & Families
Highlights

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.

Includes

Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.

Package 02

Classic 7-Day Sri Lanka Explorer

7 Days / 6 NightsCouples, Groups & Families
Highlights

Negombo, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Whale Watching in Mirissa.

Includes

Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.

Package 03

7-Day Tea Country, Safari & Whale Watching Tour

7 Days / 6 NightsCouples, Groups & Families
Highlights

Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth, two days in Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Mirissa Whale Watching and the Madu River.

Includes

Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.

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