Temple of the Tooth - best time to visit to avoid huge crowds?
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.
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.
Scam Watch: kandy
TukTuk or tour drivers take you to "gem museums" or "government-certified" gem shops. They receive huge commissions (up to 40%) on anything you buy. Prices are inflated 3-10x the actual value.
Men approach tourists near Temple of the Tooth offering to be guides. After the tour, they demand large "donations" or guide fees (5000-10000 LKR).
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