Description

Scenic view point where you can see the kandy lake and surroundings. You can also see the temple of tooth relic. This place is really good to take photographs with in Kandy town as the background. Parking is available on roadside fulfill vehicles, but you can park your vehicle a bit far and walk to the location. Viewpoint is protected by a fence which will ensure kids do not fall to the abyss.

Kandy City View Point is a place to capture the picturesque view of the Kandy city. It stands overlooking the Kandy Lake with the Temple of the Tooth Relic in the background. It is a good place to visit during sunrise or sunset for an amazing panoramic view of this city surrounded by mountains. It is a popular place to take photographs. This view point is situated in Rajapihilla Mawatha. It is also called Arthur’s Seat and is supposedly the highest point in Kandy standing 550 meters above sea level.

According to most visitors, early mornings and late evenings are the perfect times to visit there. The sunrise pictures of the early mornings will generate fabulous images. It is not very crowded in the mornings. The sunset time is also perfect, but you will face a crowded environment at that time. Nighttime is also ideal for viewing a marvelous picture with lights.