Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kandalama travel guide

Kandalama Tourism | Kandalama Guide

You're Going to Love Kandalama

Kandalama is a must-see destination in Central, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kandalama to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kandalama

Kandalama in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10271
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kandalama in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10271
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kandalama

Plane

When flying to Kandalama, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kandalama from India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kandalama is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 143 km from Kandalama. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Plane

When flying to Kandalama, you’ll arrive at Sigiriya (GIU), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kandalama from India departs from Jaipur and takes around 14h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Kandalama is to pick up a car hire from Colombo, which is about 143 km from Kandalama. You’ll find branches of Xdrive Mobility and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Colombo.

Airports near Kandalama

CMBColombo Bandaranaike Intl
DWOColombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base
NUFHatton Castlereigh Reservoir

Airlines serving Kandalama

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,095 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kandalama

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,708 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,490 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kandalama

Most booked hotels in Kandalama

il Frangipane
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,687+
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Aliya Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,344+
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Amaya Lake Dambulla
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,161+
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Hiring a car in Kandalama

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Kandalama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.

Expect to pay ₹ 137 per litre in Kandalama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,640 and ₹ 2,186.