Bahirawakanda temple, Kandy

Name: Bahirawakanda temple
Address: Sri Dharmarama Road, Kandy, 20000, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 70 333 3234

#31 among attractions in Kandy

Monuments and statues, Temple, View point, Historical place

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Bahirawakanda temple (address: Sri Dharmarama Road) is a place located in Kandy (Kandy district) and belongs to the category of monuments and statues, temple, view point.

It is situated at an altitude of 1939 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 7°17'44"N latitude and 80°37'52"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bahirawakanda temple is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Kandy Clocktower Bus Stop (bus, 8 min walk), Asgiriya (train, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Asgiri Maha Viharaya (temple, 7 min walk), Clock Tower (memorial, 8 min walk), Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya (temple, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 7°17'44"N, 80°37'52"E

Address

Sri Dharmarama RoadKandy 20000 Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 70 333 3234

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Bahirawakanda temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kandy City Centre, Temple of the Tooth, Asgiriya Stadium, National Museum of Kandy.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bahirawakanda temple?

Nearby attractions include Asgiri Maha Viharaya, Kandy (7 min walk), Clock Tower, Kandy (8 min walk), Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, Kandy (8 min walk), Kandy Lake, Kandy (9 min walk).

How to get to Bahirawakanda temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bahirawakanda temple:

Bus

Kandy Clocktower Bus Stop (8 min walk)
Kandy - Colombo Intercity Bus Stop (9 min walk)

Train

Asgiriya (9 min walk)
RailwaySstation Kandy (11 min walk)