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Kandy

Kandy is an indelible emblem in the genealogy of Sri Lanka. There is no other city than the Kandy utterly blessed by cultural, Historical, art, as well as natural resources. Indeed it is a gift of nature. Also, Kandy is reported as the last royal kingdom of Sri Lanka when it becomes a colony under the British crown. Furthermore, King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe was also considered being the last king in the long catalog of kings who ruled Sri Lanka until he was captured by the British.

Moreover, this picturesque city conceding as second most famous, as well as the second main city in presents Sri Lanka. Located at the central part of the country, surrounded by mountains and positioned 500 meters above sea level. These natural arrangements are causing the cold temperature and the mild environment will making lenient minds of people.

The ability to intense the taste of art and culture while feeling the mild natural phenomenon’s, there is no wonder this region in being one of most famous, spectacular, splendid destination among local and international tourists.

Kandy is vastly known with the context of Tooth Relic temple where the most venerated temple among the Buddhist people in Ceylon. In fact, the tooth relic is enshrined in the inner sanctum chamber, which is a three-store vintage built compartment within the palace complex of the last Sri Lankan King. It’s because ancient Sri Lankan royal customs declared that King’s first priority must be given to the protection of the tooth relic unless civilians will not consider him as their leader. Kandy city encompasses as a planned city since the British colonial era consisting of enormous lavish vintage type buildings. This is granted the attention of UNESCO and declared the city as a world heritage site in 1988.

According to the comments from tourists all around the world is, walk around the lake amidst the city is a fascinating experience to the tourists. It is a highly recommended event that must be committed than you miss it. The city glimpse vast crowded during July month each year because of the famous annual pageant that hosting by the tooth relic temple. This is an annual tradition that covers the customs of Buddhist cultural activities. Eye witnessing the entire format of the perahera pageant consisting of decorative elephants with gleaming consumes and the traditional Kandyan dancers dance to the tune from the traditional mellifluence tunes are fascinating.

The Peradeniya Botanical garden is enchanting location with vast collection of floras which is gifted to the nation in British colonial period. It is considered to be best botanical garden in Asia. Amazing orchid house where the displaying vast collection of orchids are must see section during the visit of the garden.


Things to do in Kandy.


  • Visit Temple of tooth during the offering time (Morning – mid day - Evening)
  • Visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden
  • Upper lake view point
  • Garrison cemetery
  • Common wealth II world war memorial cemetery
  • Udawaththa forest reserve
  • Free walk in Kandy local market
  • Gem museum
  • Cultural dance and drumming show
  • Lankathilaka Buddhist temple

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