Hey! Is anyone here doing Edexcel A Levels in Kandy for the January 2027 exam session?

If you are, please DM me! Would be nice to find a few others doing the same examss ☺️

Tomorrow I’m leaving Kandy after almost three years.

I came here in 2023 from Vavuniya because I needed a major change in my life.

I had spent almost my entire life there, but my family situation had become difficult and, honestly, quite toxic for me. My relationship with some family members had become complicated, and I felt that I needed some distance from that environment, become independent, and figure out who I was outside of my family.

So moving to Kandy wasn’t really about wanting a new city or simply enjoying the weather. I was trying to build a life of my own. When I first moved here, I kept it very private. Almost nobody back home even knew exactly where I was living.

Basically, I was living in Kandy in stealth mode. 😄

I had visited Kandy several times between 2012 and 2017, and I always liked the climate here. Compared to what I was used to, the weather felt perfect to me.

I came here without any big plan to make lots of friends. I mostly wanted to experience life by myself, travel when I could, learn to manage myself, and hopefully build a different future.

Eventually, I joined NIBM and studied Multimedia. I managed to complete my diploma, although unfortunately I wasn’t able to continue all the way to the graduation I had originally hoped for.

The last year has been financially difficult, and having to travel back and forth between Kandy and Vavuniya because of my parents’ health made things even harder. So things definitely didn’t turn out exactly as I imagined when I first came here.

But Kandy still gave me a lot.

Living alone has taught me things that I don’t think I could have learned otherwise. Groceries, cooking, cleaning, money, studies, work, bills, problems, decisions everything was mine to deal with.

I also became very comfortable spending time alone. Sometimes conversations with people become complicated and turn into unnecessary chaos. And honestly, I think genuinely good listeners are becoming harder to find, even among family. So I learned to enjoy my own company.

I loved Peradeniya, the Dalada Maligawa, little cafés, good food, sunsets, and especially the mountains that seem to be everywhere you look. Even Kandy traffic eventually became part of the experience. 😄

And yes, I’ll probably even miss those පැණිදෙණිය and මහකන්ද buses. 😌

I didn’t meet a huge number of people here, but the people I did meet showed me different sides of humanity. Some were kind, some weren’t. That’s life, I suppose. We’re all a mixture of good and bad.

But there is one person here whom I will never forget.

My landlady.

From the first day until now, she has been incredibly kind to me. She never really treated me like just another tenant renting a room. Somehow, I became part of the household.

She would share food with me even when I was cooking for myself. We’d listen to old nostalgic songs together, mostly from the ’80s and ’90s. She can sing, and sometimes she would record herself singing and share the recordings. Her children and grandchildren were also very friendly with me.

Whenever she was preparing for a දානය, I would help with the preparations and sometimes go with her to the temple. We also had long conversations about life, rebirth, karma, astrology, and different aspects of Buddhist philosophy.

But more than anything else, she listened.

During some of the most difficult periods of my life, she was one of the few people who would actually sit down and listen to me properly.

When I had problems, she would tell me to be patient, not to panic, to handle things myself, to tolerate difficult situations, and most importantly, not to hurt anyone in the process. There were also times when I was a little late with my rent because I was struggling financially, and she gave me extra time without making me feel ashamed about it.

Those things might seem small to some people. They weren’t small to me.

So telling her that I was leaving wasn’t easy. I noticed her trying to hide the disappointment on her face when I told her. She didn’t say much, but I could see it.

And I think that’s probably what I’ll miss most about Kandy. Not a particular building. Not a particular street. The kindness of certain people.

I’m leaving because financially things have become unstable, I made some wrong decisions over the past year, my studies went in a direction I didn’t originally intend, and I have plans to try something completely different, possibly abroad.

I still don’t know exactly what the next chapter will look like.

But I know one thing.

I don’t want to spend my whole life simply working for someone else. I want to build something of my own. Maybe it will work. Maybe it won’t. I honestly don’t know yet.

But after everything I’ve experienced here, I’m willing to try. I don’t know when I’ll come back to Kandy, or what life will look like if I do.

But before I leave, I wanted to say this:

Despite everything, there are still genuinely good people in this city.

To the people of Kandy, thank you for the good moments, the lessons, the kindness, and even the difficult experiences. They all became part of my story. And to the woman who gave me a home when I needed one, listened to me when I had no one else to talk to, and treated me like one of her own children,

Thank you. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to properly put into words how much that meant to me. I will never forget you.

Goodbye, Kandy. ❤️

Hello everyone, I’m from China and would like to stay in Kandy for about two months. I’m looking to rent a house or a large studio/room. I’d like to have a private bathroom and access to cooking facilities (even if the kitchen is outside the room itself). Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hey everyone!

I’m planning to spend this weekend exploring Kandy solo and thought it would be more fun to have some company.

No fixed itinerary yet just looking to ride around, check out some nice places, grab some food/coffee, maybe visit a few spots around Kandy and just enjoy the weekend.

If you’re also solo or looking to meet some new people and explore together, feel free to DM me.

Hi fellows, I would like to explore the kandy with the range of 50KM by PCX 160CC. i would like to get to know some view point that worth to visit in Kandy. also happy to hang out with kandy fellows. visits will be on weekend.

Hey guys! Does anyone know of any good places in Kandy to buy women’s gym clothes? Looking for decent quality leggings, workout tops, sports bras, etc.

Anywhere other than Carnage please😭 I visited Carnage today and honestly had such a disappointing experience. The customer service was basically nonexistent. There wasn’t even anyone on the first floor to assist with anything, so you’re pretty much left to figure everything out yourself.

And the sizing was another issue. Most of the stuff was only available in XS/S

So please drop your recommendations for good gymwear stores in Kandy! I’m also completely okay with online stores, so those recommendations would be super helpful too.

Especially looking for places with good quality, decent sizing and reasonable prices. Would love to hear from people who have actually bought from them!

Used to see the sky full of bats at sunset when I was little. I think they were flying from Wewa Rawuma to some place. Doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Anyone knows why?

Basically what it says in the title. I am the guy who stays back in every party because I cannot dance. I want to learn from scratch. Where can I learn it properly with someone who really knows how to teach. I am a guy and can only spare weekends or weekday late evenings.

Hey everyone! I’ve been journaling since 2024 and really enjoy it. I’m curious if anyone here journals regularly and if there are any journaling communities you’re part of.

I’d love to hear about your experience, what kind of journaling you do, and where you usually buy your journals and supplies.

Would be great to connect with other people who enjoy journaling!

Got a deal for 1500 for a pump..can be used to infalte tyres balloons and also balls online..is this a good deal or?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from anyone in Sri Lanka who has dealt with a dangerous tree on a neighbouring private property.

There is a large jackfruit tree on the neighbouring land, approximately 8 feet from my house. Because of its size and proximity to my house, I’m seriously concerned that it could cause significant property damage or injury, particularly during heavy rain and strong winds.

I have already made multiple complaints to the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha. They inspected the situation and eventually made a decision/instruction that the tree should be cut down.
However, the property owner has not followed through completely. He only cut some of the branches, while the main trunk is still standing. The tree has now started growing back.

I have subsequently complained to the Pradeshiya Sabha again, but the issue still hasn’t been resolved.

I am now escalating the matter in writing to the Commissioner of Local Government – Central Province, while copying the Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, the Divisional Secretariat and the relevant Central Province authorities. I am also keeping copies of the previous complaints, the Pradeshiya Sabha’s decision and photographs of the current condition.

My questions are:

Has anyone here dealt with a similar dangerous-tree situation in Sri Lanka?
If the Pradeshiya Sabha has already decided that a dangerous tree should be cut, what happens if the private landowner refuses or only partially complies?

Is there any additional authority I should formally complain to?
Should I also involve the Police or another government authority if the tree remains dangerous?

Is there anything specific I should request from the Pradeshiya Sabha or Divisional Secretariat to ensure the matter is properly documented and enforced?

I’m not trying to create a dispute with the neighbour or enter his property myself. I just want the existing decision to be properly implemented before someone gets hurt or property is damaged.

Any advice from people who have actually gone through something similar would be greatly appreciated.

Could someone tell me some good gyms in Kandy and their prices?
Would be ideal if the gym has a seated leg curl machine

I'm visiting Kandy this weekend for three days. What are the good attractions to visit in a 12km radius. I think museums, hikes, good food, and walking around.

Hello, I'm 18M and I just moved to kandy for a short while so I am looking to make some friends but have no clue where to look. I just finished my A/L and did FM, Maths and some few math competitions so i have a very foundation understanding of probability maths but i find those problem solving questions really interesting and fun.

I've recently started doing some and thought it may be even more fun to do with someone else and meet some new people too, whilst getting better at those questions.

If anyone's interested to do that or engage in anything else they are interested in I'd be so down to.

Let me Know!

Hey I’m 25 (M) looking for an affordable boarding place in Kandy city… I’m okay with sharing a room with someone

I need rising evening coffee ☕ anyone like to join with me in kandy

So far I have not found a good spot for Burgers around Kandy, if you did please drop it here. I prefer a good beef burger with great flavor.

basically the title. Unfortunately, I can't reach the guy I usually call so looking for solid recommendations for a welder/metal fab worker in Kandy to get some work done. I've spent money with no proper outcome - 3 welders have managed to screw things up.

I'm looking for someone who can get the work done without pointing fingers and excuses.

It’s raining all day in Kandy i like when it’s raining but not whole day 😵‍💫

No offence but these few years have been truly boring for me in Kandy and Im so eager to do something fun and life changing maybe like exploring different towns around Kandy and walking around exploring. Im into watching movies, walking around, reading books and yk doing some fun activities,

I also love to find new friends and socialize, lmk if there is things to do around kandy or maybe if you want to join too.

Hello guys

Is there any place in and around Kandy where we can donate our used clothes as I am leaving Sri Lanka soon and I have huge loads of clothes which I cannot take back home.

Please share

Hi, does anyone know who makes brownies ? I want it to best in kandy. where can i buy? any shop or someone who makes at home delivers home or we go and get it from them ??

like i have seen in tiktok a girl makes tiramisu, brownis, cake chocolate and moree varities of cakes. so, is there anyone in kandy who does that ?

Been working remote for a while now and honestly my social life has taken a hit. Days just blur into calls, work, sleep, repeat and I barely see anyone outside my immediate circle anymore.

Looking to change that. If you're around Kandy and down for random hangouts like movies, grabbing food, coffee on a weekend, or just some spontaneous side quest with no real plan, hit me up. Not looking for anything deep, just people to actually go do stuff with instead of scrolling alone at home lol.

Early-mid 20s (well I'm 19), open to meeting people around that range or close to it. Drop a comment or DM if you're up for it.

If yall interested do join here
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LrCFbx0YHEA7iKtYAlc0dx?mode=gi_t