Kandy Lake , Kandy, Sri Lanka
About Kandy Lake
Kandy Lake is an artificial lake which was built by the last King of Sri Lanka and of Kandy, Wikarama Rajasinhe. It was originally built to beautify the Temple of the Tooth and serves as a remnant of the last Sri Lankan Kingdome. This lake is also called “Kiri Muhuda” which means Milky Ocean. This lake has an unfinished wall called the Valakulu Bamma, meaning cloud walls.
The unfinished wall has a history attached to it which makes it even more interesting. It remains incomplete due to the arrest and subsequent arrest of the King Wikrama in 1815 by the Britishers. Standing at 2060 feet, the cloud wall remains unfinished even today. The triangular holes in the walls are used to light oil lamps.
When the lake was built, a dam was built across the lake which was later destroyed from both ends leaving an island shaped structure in the middle. This structure remains today and serves as an island in the middle of the lake which only adds to its beauty. There is a legend which says that this island was once used by the King for bathing and was connected to the palace through a secret tunnel.
The lake has considerably reduced during the years due to several factors and thus several prohibitions have been laid down for its protection; prohibition of fishing at this lake being one of them. This lake is basically built on paddy fields and thus requires extra protection.
This place deserves a visit for its legendary stories and the man- made characteristics which add to the awe of this place!
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National Museum of Kandy, Central Province
1.6 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The National Museum is yet another tourist destination located in the city of Kandy. It lies beside the Temple of the Tooth Relic and is visited...
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International Buddhist Museum, Central Province
1.7 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The International Museum of World Buddhism is located near to the Temple of the Tooth and is housed in the former High Court building. It is a...
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Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Central Province
2.2 km from Kandy Lake - See map
Also known as the Royal Forest Park of Kandy, the Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is located on the hillside behind the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Being...
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Arthur’s Seat, Kandy, Central Province
2.4 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The Arthur’s Seat is a perfect lookout located in the heart of the Kandy city. It is a place from where you can overlook the Kandy Lake, the...
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Central Province
2.5 km from Kandy Lake - See map
As the name already gives it up, the Temple of the Tooth or Sri Dalada Maligawa is a center of Buddhist faith and is believed to house Sri...
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Royal Palace of Kandy, Central Province
2.5 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The reminiscence of the last Kandyan King Wickrama Rajasinhe, the Royal Palace of Kandy is a reminder of the royal past dating as far back as the...
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St. Paul's Church, Kandy, Central Province
2.8 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The St. Paul’s Church in Kandy, Sri Lanka and is located on the sacred grounds of the Temple of the Tooth Relic. This church serves as a...
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Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Kandy, Central Province
3.8 km from Kandy Lake - See map
One of the many things to be toured and experienced in Kandy, the Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue is a huge religious monument. It lies within...
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Kandy War Cemetery, Central Province
6.8 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The Commonwealth War Cemetery is a melancholic cemetery which is a resting place for the war heroes who dedicated their lives for Sri Lanka during...
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Ceylon Tea Museum, Central Province
7 km from Kandy Lake - See map
A tea factory, a museum, a library and restaurant all housed into one. What more could you ask for?! The Ceylon Tea Museum is the place where you...
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Gadaladeniya Temple, Kandy, Central Province
15.4 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The Gadaladenia Temple, located Pilimathalawa town in Kandy is the fines example of Buddhist temple architecture. It is a very well-known tourist...
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Lankatilaka Temple, Central Province
18.7 km from Kandy Lake - See map
The famous Lankatilaka Vihara or Lankatilaka Temple is located at Udunuwara Hiyarapitiya village of Kandy. This temple is built on a huge rock...
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