$100 Kandy Travel Plan (2 Days)

#100usdchallenge 🗓 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. ⸻ 🗓 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.