Is it different from Arthur's Seat?

Many guides use both names for the same stretch of road, so the views are similar.

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What is near Kandy View Point?

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When is the best time to go?

Sunset, when the town lights come on.

How long is the walk up?

About 20 to 30 minutes uphill on foot.

How do I get to Kandy View Point?

You can reach Kandy View Point by public transport. The route is described under How to get there on this page.

Which airport is closest to Kandy View Point?

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the airport for Kandy View Point, about 85 km away in a straight line.

What is the emergency phone number in Kandy?

In Kandy, call 119 (police) in an emergency. 1990 ambulance (Suwa Seriya); 1912 tourist police.

Kandy View Point

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Rajapihilla Mawatha, Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Kandy View Point is a roadside lookout on Rajapihilla Mawatha, about 1.5 km from the centre, looking over Kandy Lake and the city toward the hills, with a few small craft shops nearby. It is free and especially popular at sunset with photographers. Twenty to 30 minutes is enough for an overview of the town.

Kandy View Point is the roadside lookout on Rajapihilla Mawatha in Kandy, Sri Lanka, about 1.5 km from the centre, with a view over Kandy Lake and the city towards the hills. A few small craft shops stand nearby. It suits sunset photographers and anyone wanting a quick overview of the town.

Kandy Lake and the town lights at dusk

The lake fills the foreground. King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe built it between 1807 and 1812, beside the Temple of the Tooth, and its shore runs about 3.4 km. The island in the middle once held a royal pavilion. As the light fades, the town lights come on beneath you. Early morning often brings mist over the lake.

Same road as Arthur's Seat on Rajapihilla Mawatha

Many guides use the names Kandy View Point and Arthur's Seat for the same stretch of Rajapihilla Mawatha, so do not expect two very different views. The Arthur's Seat deck was rebuilt by the municipal council in 2016, and in 2015 the council counted around 1,500 visitors a day along here in the November to May season.

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Key information

🌇Best time: Sunset

📍Distance: About 1.5 km from the centre

🎟️Entry: Free

📷Best for: Photography

🕐Time Zone: Sri Lanka Standard Time (UTC+5:30)

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Arthur's Seat Viewpoint 130 m

Kandy Lake 530 m

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic 670 m

Royal Palace of Kandy 670 m

International Buddhist Museum 700 m

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✦ Plan your visit to Kandy View Point Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.

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Experiences

Lake and city view
Town lights at dusk
Small craft shops