Kandy
Kandy
As the hill capital of Sri Lanka situated in the center of Sri Lanka, Kandy is located 115km from the capital city of Colombo. It is the last royal capital in Ceylon that dates back in history to the 15th century. With its abundance of cultural heritages, vibrant history and the ancient traditions still practiced, it is a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination with the Temple of the Tooth Relic and the Kandy Perahera being the most sorted attractions.
Being surrounded by a range of misty mountains, refreshing tropical plantations that include mainly tea, Kandy has with cozy and cool temperatures with refreshing weather. It was once a capital of Ancient Kings its architecture, paintings, woodcarvings and the traditional customs and practices would make you feel like a local citizen offering the maximum of hospitality.
UNESCO has declared Kandy as a world heritage site due to the Temple of Tooth Relic and the city’s historic value. It is scenic for iconic photography and the Kandy Day Tour is a must visit in traveling to Sri Lanka.
Places You May Visit
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Temple of the Tooth Relic of Buddha
Kandy View Point
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Ranweli Spice Garden
The National Museum
Ceylon Tea Museum
Kandy Lake
Kandy City Centre
Ideal for Me?
If you are roaming in or around Kandy, this is the ideal tour for you! Our resident guide in Kandy will take you to explore the destinations in the area with in depth local knowledge of each specific location.
Tour
Kandy is the heart of Sri Lankan culture and traditions with its own beauty and atmosphere. With its unique architecture and the customs still practiced, Kandy Day tour will reveal the beauty and the depths of country’s rich heritage.
As required, tour will be from the hotel to the destination and back to the hotel.
Weather
Being surrounded by misty mountain ranges and the city centre situated in a valley at 600m above the sea level, the weather in Kandy is neither too cold nor hot, as throughout the year feels like spring.