6 days in Colombo & Kandy Itinerary

The commercial capital of the country, Colombo has added modern touches to its colonial-era core, creating an exciting and eclectic coastal city.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take a spin around town with Red Dot Tours and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Michael & All Angels, Polwatte.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dubai to Colombo, you'll lose 1.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in January, expect Colombo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 37°C and 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Kandy.

Nestled between mountains in inland Sri Lanka, Kandy proudly bears its World Heritage Site designation while remaining culturally independent and colorfully picturesque.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Udawattekele Sanctuary and Ceylon Tea Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Kandy Garrison Cemetery. There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Kandy War Cemetery, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanical Gardens, contemplate the waterfront views at Kandy Lake, and look for gifts at Jayamali Batiks Studio.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Kandy attractions planning app.

Getting from Colombo to Kandy by combination of taxi and flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel back home.