A hillside retreat in Heerasgala, above Kandy, known for misty mornings, sweeping views and warm service.
- Upscale
Why we marked it
- The classic view over Kandy Lake
- Free and easy to reach
- Best at sunset
- Combine with a lake walk
Kandy View Point, sometimes called Arthur’s Seat, is a lookout on Rajapihilla Mawatha above the lake. It gives the postcard view of Kandy: the lake, the temple’s golden roof and the hills around the city.
What to expect
Walk the path around Kandy Lake and then head up to the viewpoint for sunset, when the city lights start to come on.
Good to know
- Free to visit.
- It is a steep walk up; take a tuk-tuk if it is hot.
- Pair it with dinner at a Rajapihilla Mawatha hotel.
Where it is
Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka
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