The beautiful Bahirawakanda buddha statue sits atop Bahirawa Kanda hill as if overseeing the daily life of Kandyans below.

Built in 1972, the sculpted white statue is one of the tallest in Sri Lanka (at 27m in height), and can be seen from just about anywhere in Kandy.  Bahirawakanda offers incredible panoramic views over the green and blue hues of Kandy and beyond and is best to visit at sunset when the city is bathed in a golden glow as the sun drops behind the mountains in the distance.