The entrance fee for the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy varies according to visitors’ nationality and age. For foreign adults from non-SAARC countries, the ticket price is 2000 LKR. Adults from SAARC countries (including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc.) pay 1500 LKR. Children below 15 years from any country are granted free entry, as are local Sri Lankan adults and children. Additionally, visitors from Thailand and Myanmar also pay 1500 LKR for adults, while children enter free[3].
The entry ticket covers access not only to the main temple but also to associated museums (Dalada Museum, World Buddhist Museum, and Tusker Museum). Tickets can be purchased at issuing machines near the temple entrance, and the site is open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.[3].
Online platforms occasionally offer tickets bundled with guided tours. These can range from about $24 to $44 USD per adult, depending on additional services or skip-the-line benefits[2][8]. However, standard walk-in pricing aligns with the official rates in LKR.
Some travel sites mention entrance fees as around 6–7 USD for foreign adults and 3–4 USD for children, but these are rough conversions from the LKR price and subject to exchange rate fluctuations[5].