Guidebook for Wegiriya
Food Scene
This is where you will drink the best coffee in Kandy. It is situated right next to the Temple of the tooth, and has a great ambiance plus air conditioning which is a great relief from the heat of Kandy.
Natural Coffee
84 DS Senanayake VeediyaThis is where you will drink the best coffee in Kandy. It is situated right next to the Temple of the tooth, and has a great ambiance plus air conditioning which is a great relief from the heat of Kandy.
Sightseeing
This is a 14th century temple built on a rocky outcrop, and there is a dazzling gold painted meditating Buddha statue. Its well worth a visit.
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Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya
This is a 14th century temple built on a rocky outcrop, and there is a dazzling gold painted meditating Buddha statue. Its well worth a visit.
This is a beautiful historical temple, without all the crowds of The Temple of the Tooth. It is situated on a high rock, and has marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. The temple contains a Hindu and a Buddhist Shrine, and has lovely old paintings. It also has one of the most magical Peraheras (Buddhist Festival) in the area if you happen to come in September. And you are unlikely to see another tourist!
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Sri Lankathilake Rajamaha Viharaya
This is a beautiful historical temple, without all the crowds of The Temple of the Tooth. It is situated on a high rock, and has marvellous views of the surrounding countryside. The temple contains a Hindu and a Buddhist Shrine, and has lovely old paintings. It also has one of the most magical Peraheras (Buddhist Festival) in the area if you happen to come in September. And you are unlikely to see another tourist!
This is a very famous Buddhist Temple, and it houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. It is a touristy spot but well worth a visit.
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วัดศาลเจ้าฟ้าฟันศักดิ์สิทธิ์
Sri Dalada VeediyaThis is a very famous Buddhist Temple, and it houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy. It is a touristy spot but well worth a visit.
Embekka Anciient Temple was built in AD 1357. The shrine consists of three sections, The Sanctum of Garagha, The Dancing Hall and The Drummers Hall, which is famous for its wonderful wood carvings. It is about an hours walk from the house or a short tuktuk drive.
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วัดเอ็มเบ็กเก
handessaEmbekka Anciient Temple was built in AD 1357. The shrine consists of three sections, The Sanctum of Garagha, The Dancing Hall and The Drummers Hall, which is famous for its wonderful wood carvings. It is about an hours walk from the house or a short tuktuk drive.
Parks & Nature
This is a fabulous place to visit with 147 acres of garden. The garden include more than 4000 species of plants, and is renowned for its orchids. Lovely peaceful restaurant there which serves a good lunch
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สวนพฤกษศาสตร์ราชวิทยาลัย
Colombo - Kandy RoadThis is a fabulous place to visit with 147 acres of garden. The garden include more than 4000 species of plants, and is renowned for its orchids. Lovely peaceful restaurant there which serves a good lunch
Essentials
Arpico Super Market
Kandy RoadGood local supermarket 15 minutes away
Getting Around
Railway station with good connections to Colombo , 30 minutes away
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Peradeniya Railway Station
Peradeniya RoadRailway station with good connections to Colombo , 30 minutes away
Everything Else
This is an Theravada Vipassana Meditation Centre where visitors who are interested in meditation are welcomed. It is surrounded by caves and in the middle of a very beautiful and remote forest. It is a mere half an hours walk from the house, and well worth visiting. Ladies must wear a long skirt and have their arms covered.
Rockhill Meditation Center
This is an Theravada Vipassana Meditation Centre where visitors who are interested in meditation are welcomed. It is surrounded by caves and in the middle of a very beautiful and remote forest. It is a mere half an hours walk from the house, and well worth visiting. Ladies must wear a long skirt and have their arms covered.
Great place to go for a swim. A lovely big swimming pool in beautiful surroundings forty minutes away in a tuktuk.
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Amaya Hills Kandy
Great place to go for a swim. A lovely big swimming pool in beautiful surroundings forty minutes away in a tuktuk.
Shopping
ODEL
Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe MawathaNice clothes at a good price
Selyn
1 Temple SquareGenuine handloomed items, made locally. Cheaper than Barefoot in Colombo!!
Waruna Antiques
761 Peradeniya RdFabulous Antique Store!
Not a bad place for the shopaholic!! You can find some nice bargains here!!
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Kandy City Center
Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe MawathaNot a bad place for the shopaholic!! You can find some nice bargains here!!