Kandy

Sacred Heart of the Hill Country

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OVERVIEW

Kandy

Nestled among verdant hills and wrapped around a serene central lake, Kandy is Sri Lanka's spiritual and cultural heart. As the last capital of the ancient Sinhalese kingdom, it holds a special place in the island's identity. The Temple of the Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa, houses the country's most sacred Buddhist relic and draws pilgrims from around the world. Beyond the temple, Kandy rewards with its Royal Botanical Gardens, vibrant Kandyan dance traditions, bustling markets, and a pace of life that feels both timeless and alive.

No visit to Sri Lanka is complete without Kandy. The evening puja ceremony at the Temple of the Tooth is deeply moving, and the surrounding hill country provides a scenic gateway to the tea estates and highlands beyond.

Best for: Cultural immersionTemple visitsTraditional danceBotanical gardensHill country gateway

THINGS TO DO

Experiences in Kandy

Temple of the Tooth evening puja
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandyan cultural dance performance
Kandy Lake walking circuit
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha statue viewpoint
Kandy Central Market tour
Udawattakele Forest Reserve hike
Gem museum & lapidary visit
Ceylon Tea Museum

EXCURSIONS

Day Trips & Excursions

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Knuckles Mountain Range trek
Ambuluwawa Tower panoramic views
Gadaladeniya & Lankathilaka temples
Scenic train to Nuwara Eliya or Ella

NEARBY

Nearby Attractions

Sigiriya Nuwara Eliya Ella Colombo

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