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Kandy · Every April
Avurudu, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year
The whole island lights its hearth at the same astrologically fixed minute, then plays games for days.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for April 12 to 18, 2027, round trips of 4 to 8 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Buses and trains are packed in the two days before; travel up to Kandy by 11 April.
- Accept sweets when offered; kavum and kokis are the whole point of the visit.
- Kandy is three to four hours from Colombo airport by road or the scenic train from Colombo Fort.
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