Day-trip from Kandy to 6 historical temples - Off the beaten path

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8 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is designed for heritage travelers who like to see not only the famous "Three Temples" to the west of Kandy but also three temples of the beaten path, namely in Hindagala, Danthure, and Dodanwala. Though much smaller in size, each of them is special and of some historical significance.

Our knowledgeable drivers have 5 years experience at least. They will provide historical background information about the heritage sites you visit on this tour.

What's Included

Total Parking charges
Knowledgeable English speaking driver
Road Tax & Insurance Tax
Air-conditioned Car
Cup of Herbal Tea
Cup of Black Tea
1000 ml bottled drinking water per person
Passenger Insurance cover 500,000 LKR P.P
Total fuel cost
Replacement vehicle in case of unlucky events - with new driver
Entry fees of visiting site or activities
Extra person in vehicle other than those who booked
Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Food, meals, other beverages than water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will be welcoming you in the lobby of your hotel or for your convenience at a meeting point of your choice in Kandy City. In case all travelers are picked up at the same hotel pickup times is the same as departure time.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Hindagala is a typical cave temple from the Kandyan period. But there is something special about it. This is one of the very few places with original Anuradhapura-period temples.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The Embekka Devalaya is famous for the island's most excellent wood carvings from the Kandy period.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    This is Sri Lanka's most beautiful temple from the Gampola period, the impressive shrine room is decorated with murals from the Kandy period.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple of the Gadaladenia

    Visit the Gampola period temple with original medieval paintings and statues from the mid 14th century.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Visit the tea garden and the tea factory of Geragama and see the tea processing. You can taste a cup of tea and purchase packages of Kandyan tea, if you like.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Danthure is rarely visited. The village temple called Danthure Rajamaha Viharaya is actually only small and not spectacular. But it can be considered to be the best specimen of a typical type of temple of the Kandyan period, namely a shrine on stilts or more precisely: on stone boulders, protecting the wooden shrine from vermin and humidity.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The Vishnu shrine in Dodanwela once kept the crown of the Kandyan kings, which was the outcome of a vow given prior to a victoriuous battle against the Portuguese in the nearby Danthure. The Vishnu Devale of Dodanwela resembles the more famous one in Kandy.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    New Ranweli Spice Garden

    See typical plants and spices of the tropical island, enjoy your herbal tea and learn more about traditional Ayurveda.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Lanka Excursions Holidays

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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