Temple of the Tooth - best time to visit to avoid huge crowds?
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Marco Rossi•65925 rep•214
We want to see the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy but hate massive tour groups. What time of day is quietest and do we need to book anything?
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Go right at opening (5:30-6:00 AM) or the last puja slot around 6:30-7:00 PM. Mid-morning to afternoon is packed with school groups and tour buses. No booking needed for general entry, but the inner shrine viewing has a small extra ticket.
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Sunil Jayawardena•318410 rep•147
Early morning sounds perfect with kids. We will aim for the 6am opening.
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Fiona Patel•55475 rep•237
If you go early, you can also walk around the beautiful Kandy Lake before the heat and crowds build. The temple grounds are much more peaceful at dawn.
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