Kandy · Sri Lanka
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1988Temple of the Tooth tickets: 3,000 LKR
Main adult ticket: Foreign visitors. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Sacred City of Kandy.
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- Foreign visitorsIncludes the temple, the Dalada Museum, the World Buddhist Museum, the Tusker Museum and the Royal Elephant Stable3,000 LKR
- Visitors from SAARC countries, Thailand and Myanmar2,500 LKR
Main ticket 3,000 LKR (about US$9 · £7, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
Open every day 5:30am to 8pm. Daily services (thevava) 5:30am to 7am, 9:30am to 11am and 6:30pm to 8pm.
Booking
Tickets come only from the machines inside the temple; tickets or fees from anyone else aren't valid. Leave shoes and bulky bags at the reception booths, expect a security scan, and dress modestly: shorts, sleeveless tops and revealing clothes aren't allowed (cover-ups are available at the entrances).
World Heritage site
Part of Sacred City of Kandy, on UNESCO's list since 1988. Listed as a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Entry prices we've checked
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Temple of the Tooth?
The main adult ticket (Foreign visitors) costs 3,000 LKR, about US$9 · £7. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Temple of the Tooth open?
Open every day 5:30am to 8pm. Daily services (thevava) 5:30am to 7am, 9:30am to 11am and 6:30pm to 8pm.
Do you need to book Temple of the Tooth tickets in advance?
Tickets come only from the machines inside the temple; tickets or fees from anyone else aren't valid. Leave shoes and bulky bags at the reception booths, expect a security scan, and dress modestly: shorts, sleeveless tops and revealing clothes aren't allowed (cover-ups are available at the entrances).
Is the Temple of the Tooth a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Sacred City of Kandy, on UNESCO's list since 1988, listed as a landmark of its kind.