Kandian Forest
Kandian Forest is a forest in Sri Lanka. Kandian Forest is situated nearby to the suburb Buwelikada, as well as near the locality Talwatta.Places of Interest
Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and National Museum of Kandy.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Buddhist temple
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha.
National Museum of Kandy
Museum
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Museum of Kandy in Kandy, Sri Lanka is located next to the Temple of the Tooth in part of the former Royal Palace of Kandy. The primary exhibits are housed in the Palle Vahala building, which was the former home of the King's harem.
International Buddhist Museum
Museum
Photo: Felix Krohn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
International Buddhist Museum is the world's first International Buddhist Museum. It is located next to the National Museum of Kandy and Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kandy and Mahaiyawa.
Kandy
Kandy is in the centre of Sri Lanka 125 km away from Colombo and is generally recognised as the island nation's cultural capital. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Aruppola
Suburb
Aruppola is a suburb of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Aruppola is located about 4 kilometers from the heart of the Kandy City. Aruppola is popular for its government-funded Technical College.
Kandian Forest
- Type: Forest
- Location: Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
7.29361° or 7° 17′ 37″ northLongitude
80.64434° or 80° 38′ 40″ eastElevation
588 metres (1,929 feet)Open location code
6MV27JVV+CPGeoNames ID
11288189
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Buwelikada and Talwatta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Temple of the Tooth and Udawattekele Sanctuary.
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