Destination
Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka (Altitude: 500meters above sea level) Kandy, located on a hill plateau at an altitude of 500 meters, is nestled in the green interior of Sri Lanka's Central Province and is considered Sri Lanka's cultural capital and the last capital of Sri Lankan kings. The city’s greatest attraction is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), which houses the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha. In Kandy the Sri Dalada Maligawa hosts Kandy's popular annual Esala Perahera, a colorful 10-day festival of August, complete with torch-bearing dancers, drummers and brightly caparisoned elephants. Kandy attractions also include the Kandy Lake,bahirawakanda buddha statue,arthurs seat viewpoint and the world-famous royal botanical gardens at peradeniya with spectacular plant life and wildlife
Best Time to Visit: August
Recommended Stay : 1 – 7 Days
Distance from Airport: 114 km
Ideal For : Culture, History, Photography
Must-See Highlights in Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa
The spiritual heart of Kandy. It houses the sacred canine tooth of the Buddha. Visit during evening puja (prayer) rituals to experience traditional drumming and jasmine offerings.
Esala Perahera
The Kandy Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka is a grand annual festival held to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha.
Royal Botanic Garden
A massive 147-acre garden bordering the Mahaweli River. Famous for its soaring Royal Palm Avenue, giant Javan fig tree, and extensive orchid house.
Kandy Viewpoint
The most popular hillside spot to capture panoramic photographs. It overlooks the lake, town center, and surrounding hills during sunset.
Ambuluwawa Tower
A striking, spiral biodiversity complex located in nearby Gampola. The narrow exterior stairs provide thrilling, unobstructed views of the hill country.m
Embekka Dewalaya a
A countryside route connecting three 14th-century temples. It consists of Lankatilaka Vihara's cliffside structure, Gadaladeniya Vihara's stone carvings, and Embekka Devalaya's masterfully detailed wooden pillars
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