Perched in the velvety hills of central Sri Lanka, Kandy is a city that encapsulates the island’s proud history and cultural inheritance. It was also the last royal capital of Sri Lanka, so has a more regal side than some others and it is packed with ancient temples and colonial-era treasures. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is also a place of spiritual and religious importance, while Kandy Lake acts as both an eye-catching feature amongst the hustle & bustle, but it also gives visitors peaceful strolls.
During the day, visitors can spend time at the lush Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens and learn about tea production at the Ceylon Tea Museum in addition to meandering through bustling markets. With its enchanting blend of culture, history, and natural wonder, Kandy offers a range of stunning landscapes along with vibrant festivals to create an appealing destination for many kinds of travelers.
Discover the inner lanes and let yourself into the warm manners of village people, who are rich and proud of their cultural heritage. Highlight events include the annual Esala Perahera pageant in August, when Kandy’s principal shrine is paraded through town followed by thousands of dancers and tooting musicians; it’s great fun!
Kandy, despite its monumental past, boasts plenty of natural splendor as well. Left and right hills are covered with tea farms, inviting you for a scenic walk or hike across a bright green landscape. A walking distance from the busy city center, Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is an excellent watchout for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts with its winding pathways surrounded by a variety of trees. Travel in the mystical land of Kandy; each turn will unfold itself as a story! Visit Kandy with us today and experience the cultural heart of Sri Lanka!
