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Kandy Esala Perahera 2025 (30th July - 8th August)

By Lakpura LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is £76 per adult
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Overview

The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment.

Activity location

  • Esala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Esala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Day 04 (02 Aug 2025)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Day 04 : 4th Kumbal Perahera

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
£75.73 x 1 Adult£75.73
Total
Price is £75.73
Until Fri, 1 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1L water bottle per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry OR Admission Fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Esala Perahera Festival
  • Admission ticket included
The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. The Kandy Esala Perahera lasts for ten days while various festivities can be witnessed right throughout. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEsala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEsala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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