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Kandy · Every July to August
Kandy Esala Perahera
Ten nights of torch-lit processions, whip crackers, fire dancers and a hundred elephants in the hill capital.
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We track every fare from your airport into Colombo for July 10 to August 31, 2027, round trips of 3 to 7 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
- Roadside seats are worth the money; free spots require sitting on the kerb from 3 pm.
- The procession starts after dark and runs late; eat before, and dress for the humidity.
- Kandy is three to four hours from Colombo airport by road; the train from Colombo Fort runs through tea country and takes about three hours.
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