Activities in Kandy
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Hotel Suisse
One of the few hotels that opens its pool to nonguests. Charges around Rs 300 per person. South of Kandy lake, Hotel Suisse has a pretty pool and garden.
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Hotel Topaz
The friendly Hotel Topaz is one of the few hotels that opens its pool to nonguests. Charges are around Rs 300 per person. A three-wheeler from town costs Rs 200.
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Wedamedura Ayurveda
Wedamedura Ayurveda is an Ayurvedic treatment facility with both male and female massage therapists. Residential packages (per week €600, including accommodation and food) are also available. It’s a little dark and gloomy though.
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Amaya Hills
The colourful ambience of the Ayurvedic treatment centre at Amaya Hills is very nice. It is high in the hills on a winding road. A three-wheeler from Kandy costs around Rs 1000 return. Make a day of it, have lunch and spend a few hours around the stunning pool.
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Royal Palace Park
There are many walks around Kandy like the Royal Palace Park constructed by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha. Further up on Rajapihilla Mawatha are even better views over the lake, the town and the surrounding hills. For longer walks, there are paths branching out from Rajapihilla Mawatha. Ask at your guest house.
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Sri Lanka Cricket Office
The modest Asgiriya Stadium, north of the town centre, hosts crowds of up to 10,000 cheering fans at international one-day and test matches. Ticket prices depend on the popularity of the two teams. India versus Sri Lanka matches are the most value. Tickets are also sold on the day, or you can book grandstand seats up to a month in advance through the Sri Lanka Cricket office at the stadium or online.
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Queens Hotel
This central hotel conceals a quiet pool behind its stately facade. The pool is open to nonguests and charges around Rs 300 per person.
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Victoria Golf & Country Resort
The Victoria Golf & Country Resort is 20km east of Kandy. Surrounded on three sides by the Victoria Reservoir and with the Knuckles Range as a backdrop, it’s worth coming for lunch at the clubhouse and to savour the views. Claimed to be the best golf course in the subcontinent, it’s a fairly challenging 18 holes.
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