Hidden gems: Buddhist temples in Kandy

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kandy. This list contains 7 places from Buddhist temple category.

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Saranankara Sangarāja Museum image
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Saranankara Sangarāja Museum
Buddhist temple
👍👍 These pictures are from the Welivita Sri Saranankara Museum which is situated in the Malwathu Maha Vihara premises. It is the same temple which Saranankara thero used to live during 18th century. In this little museum, one can see his tools, his writings, and every item he used in his humble little...
5.00 (7 reviews) (~3.37 km from centre)
Pattirippuwa Pavillion image
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Pattirippuwa Pavillion
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful and iconic architecture
4.70 (55 reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)
Gangarama Rajamaha Viharaya image
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Gangarama Rajamaha Viharaya
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Well preserved place with a calm environment. Inside the temple is the old shrine which belongs to kandyan era and also dates back to anuradhapura era too. Paintings belongs to kandyan era where the buddha sculpture belongs to two eras as kandyan and anuradhapura era. The standing buddha statue is b...
4.60 (67 reviews) (~2.91 km from centre)
Adahanamaluwa Gedige Temple image
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Adahanamaluwa Gedige Temple
Buddhist temple
👍 Ancient Buddhist Temple dating back to the era of Kandian kings. At the last day of the Annual Kandy Asala Perahara Festival. The Kandy Asala Perahara Visit this place and lengthy rituals and dances are performed here.
4.60 (58 reviews) (~4.35 km from centre)
Wijesundararama Temple image
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Wijesundararama Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Historic Temple with new addition
4.60 (12 reviews) (~4.91 km from centre)
Maha Asgiri Pagoda image
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Maha Asgiri Pagoda
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Tourist attractions... great scenery at night.
4.50 (13 reviews) (~4.51 km from centre)
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