Sri Lanka’s hill capital, stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, is one of our most picturesque cities. Located 488 meters above sea level and next to Colombo is Sri Lanka’s most visited place. The focal point of the town is, without doubt, the Dalada Maligawa where the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is enshrined. The highlight of the year is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the relic casket is taken in procession accompanied by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and about 80 to 100 elephants during ten glittering nights in July/August. This spectacular annual event is a very popular tourist hotspot.
Visit Kalapuraya in the beautiful Dumbara valley 8 km. from Kandy, where descendants of the ancient craftsmen still create rare pieces of handicrafts in metal, reed and wood. There are many shrines and temples in and around Kandy, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, wood and stone carvings. Peradeniya botanical gardens which contain over 4,000 species and varieties making it one of the best and most amazing collection of trees, plants and flowers including an awesome collection of orchids are well worth a visit. Kandy is an exciting place for shopping with souvenirs in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony and bronze. Ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewellery and rush and reed ware can also be purchased. Replicas of antique jewellery and other crafts, coins, stamps are also available in a few quaint shops in and around Kandy city. A stroll round the Kandy lake, a visit to Udawatte Kelle, a natural forest within close to the city, ancient churches, museums, Asgiriya one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, and also a quick drive through the University of Peradeniya are other places of interest to check out.
Significant Pageant in Asia – Enchanting Kandy city on a amazing 2-day Sri Lanka Tour!
