$100 Kandy Travel Plan (2 Days)

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🗓 Day 1: Culture & Nature

🚆 Transportation (Colombo → Kandy)
• Train (2nd class): 600 LKR
Take the 7:00 AM train from Colombo Fort for scenic views.

🛏 Accommodation
• Budget guesthouse/hostel (1 night): 6,000 LKR
Suggested: Clock Inn Kandy or Nature Walk Resort

📍 Places to Visit
1. Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) – 2,000 LKR
The most sacred Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
2. Walk around Kandy Lake – Free
3. Udawattekele Forest Reserve – 1,000 LKR
A peaceful jungle walk near the city

🍛 Food & Drinks
• Daily average: 2,000 LKR
Try rice & curry, kottu, and fresh fruit juices from local eateries.

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🗓 Day 2: Views & Local Experiences

🛺 Short Trips
1. Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue – 300 LKR
A giant Buddha with panoramic city views
2. Royal Botanical Gardens (Peradeniya) – 2,000 LKR
The largest and most beautiful botanical garden in Sri Lanka

🍃 Local Experience
• Visit a tea shop or plantation (with tasting): 500–1,000 LKR

☕ Street Food & Café Breaks
• Food & drinks: 2,000 LKR

🚆 Return to Colombo
• Train back: 600 LKR

🎒 Travel Tips:
• Dress modestly when visiting temples (cover shoulders and knees).
• Negotiate tuk-tuk prices before getting in.
• Be mindful when taking photos at religious sites.