Kande Viharaya

Home to one of the tallest seated Buddha statues in the world, Kande Viharaya is a revered 18th-century hilltop temple near Bentota. Explore sacred spaces including a centuries-old Bodhi tree, Stupa, and relic chambers. Visitors are kindly reminded to dress modestly out of respect for the temple’s religious and cultural significance.

This experience is available to guests staying at Rock Villa, The Muse, and Leela Walauwwa. The temple is located approximately 7 kilometres from all three properties.