Kandy

If you want to experience Sri Lanka fully, you can’t afford to miss Kandy.

What to see?

Located at the edge of the central hills, this is one of the must-visit destinations in Sri Lanka that offers you a diversity of experiences. From culture, nature, tradition to luxury hotels and fine dining experiences, Kandy will make you fall in love with the city the moment you step in.

What to do?

Being the home to the sacred temple of the tooth, Kandy is the place Sri Lankan Buddhists flock around in thousands in every day to worship the sacred left canine of Lord Buddha. The temple is the number one attraction in the city that will unfold the cultural grandeur of Sri Lanka, showcasing the ancient rituals and traditions that carries out till this day since the age of kings.

Make sure to pay a visit to the Peradeniya Botanical garden and enjoy beautiful tropical flowers and greeneries feeling the peace and serenity of nature. Udawatta Kela sanctuary is another unique attraction in the city limits that offers you an incredible trekking trail.

The Kandy Esala Perahera is another main attraction which is celebrated with elegant costumes and is held in July and August. This festival consists of many traditional local dances such as fire-dances, whip-dances, Kandyan dances and various other cultural dances, in addition to the elephants who are usually adorned with lavish garments.