Anuradhapura to Kandy
Travel from Anuradhapura to Kandy with a private chauffeur from SL RIDE. Sri Lanka's first ancient capital, home to the sacred Bodhi Tree, colossal stupas, and millennia of history. The cultural heart of Sri Lanka, set among misty hills and home to the revered Temple of the Tooth Relic. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic drive across Sri Lanka.
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Distance
163 km
Estimated Travel Time
~4h 5m
Vehicle Options
Car, Van, Bus
Things to Do in Anuradhapura
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Anuradhapura Archaeological Tour
A comprehensive guided tour of the sacred city's UNESCO-listed stupas, palaces, and ancient water tanks.
Mihintale Rock Monastery
Climb the ancient stone stairway to the mountaintop where Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 247 BC.
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
Circumambulate the great white dagoba — a sacred monument standing 103 m tall and dating back to 140 BC.
Sri Maha Bodhi Sacred Tree
Visit the world's oldest recorded tree — a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment.
Things to Do in Kandy
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Kandy Lake & City Walk
A pleasant walk around the scenic lake in the heart of Kandy, with views of the cloud-capped hills.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Stroll through 147 acres of stunning gardens featuring giant bamboo, orchids, a spice garden, and a famous Java fig tree.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Visit the world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, home to the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. Watch baby elephants being bottle-fed and see the entire herd walk to the nearby river for their daily bath — a truly magical experience just a short drive from Kandy.
Spice Garden Tour
Learn about cinnamon, cardamom, and other native spices at a working plantation outside Kandy.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist site, housing the revered tooth relic of the Buddha within a beautiful golden shrine.
Traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
A colourful evening performance of ancient Kandyan drumming, fire walking, and classical dance.