Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
The Sri Dalada Maligawa temple complex in Kandy, open 05:30 to 20:00 according to Trip.com. Guest rating 4.5.
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The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy: opening hours, tickets and what is nearby
Kandy's main temple. We cover the opening hours, tickets, the surroundings and day tours from Kandy and Colombo.
★ 4,5 guest rating: 606 reviews on Trip.comprices checked 9 October 2026
Opening hours05:30–20:00 per Trip.com
The nameSri Dalada Maligawa
WhereKandy Lake Front, about 900 m from the centre
RankingNo. 2 among Sri Lanka's "Night Attractions" per Trip.com
Guest rating4.5 out of 5 from 606 reviews
NearbyKandy Lake, the Sacred City of Kandy (04:30–20:00)
About the temple
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) is in Kandy, by the lake. On Trip.com it is listed second in Sri Lanka’s “Night Attractions”, and the opening hours are given as 05:30 to 20:00. Nearby are Kandy Lake (open around the clock, rated 4.7 from 181 reviews) and the “Sacred City of Kandy” zone (04:30–20:00).
Tickets and tours
The Trip.com selection has a ticket to the temple and several excursion formats: a tuk-tuk round the city for 5–6 hours, a full day in Kandy of 12 hours, combinations with an elephant orphanage and a botanical garden, and days from Colombo, Negombo and Bentota.
Tickets and excursions: options
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Elephant orphanage, Temple of the Tooth, lake and botanical garden
A private day: the elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Garden, 10.5 hours. An English-speaking guide.
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Negombo, elephants and the Temple of the Tooth from Colombo
A car with a driver for 10.5 hours: Negombo fish market, the elephant orphanage and the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy.
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Kandy by tuk-tuk with a guide
A private tuk-tuk city tour, about 6 hours. One of the most affordable trips in Kandy.
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Tuk-tuk tour of Kandy
A sightseeing tuk-tuk trip around Kandy for 5–6 hours.
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Kandy for a full day
A full day in Kandy and the surroundings, 12 hours. Rated 4.8.
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Kandy all inclusive from Colombo and Negombo
A private day tour to Kandy, all-inclusive. Rated 5.0.
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Day tour to Kandy from Colombo
A one-day trip from Colombo of 10–12 hours. Rated 4.8.
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From Bentota to Kandy: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth
A one-day trip from the south coast, 10–12 hours.
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Which tickets and tours are available
| Option | What you get | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy | The Sri Dalada Maligawa temple complex in Kandy, open from 05:30 to 20:00 per Trip.com | 2,706 ₽ |
| An elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Tooth, the lake and a botanical garden | An individual day: an elephant orphanage, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth, Kandy Lake and the Royal Botanical Garden, 10.5 hours | 23,231 ₽ |
| Negombo, elephants and the Temple of the Tooth from Colombo | A car with a driver for 10.5 hours: the Negombo fish market, an elephant orphanage and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy | 23,231 ₽ |
| Kandy by tuk-tuk with a guide | A private city excursion by tuk-tuk, about 6 hours | 758 ₽ |
| A tuk-tuk round Kandy | A sightseeing ride round Kandy by tuk-tuk for 5–6 hours | 1,195 ₽ |
| Kandy for a whole day | A full day in Kandy and its surroundings, 12 hours | 17,928 ₽ |
| Kandy “all inclusive” from Colombo and Negombo | A private day tour to Kandy, an “all inclusive” format | 19,920 ₽ |
| A day tour to Kandy from Colombo | A day trip from Colombo of 10–12 hours | 11,155 ₽ |
| From Bentota to Kandy: the Temple of the Sacred Tooth | A day trip from the south coast, 10–12 hours | 9,830 ₽ |
Prices are shown per Trip.com data as of 29 October 2026. Check the contents, language and conditions on the page of the offer you choose.
Tips
- Before the trip check the dress rules for visiting the temple with the seller.
- From Colombo to Kandy there are tours with a stop at the Pinnawala elephant orphanage.
- Get an eSIM for Sri Lanka in advance.
What else
All offers: excursions in Kandy.
Where to stay
A selection: hotels in Kandy; a wellness hotel near Kandy is described in the article Santani Wellness. The general catalogue: hotels in Sri Lanka.
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Hotels nearby: The Temple of the Tooth in Kandy
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