Popular Sri Lanka Destination
Kandy
Kandy
Kandy was named as Maha Nuwara which refers to great city and is still viewed the same in the island. With an elevation of 1,640 feet, rests this historical city which is marked as a unique colorful destination to visit. Gifted with the Mahaweli River and a man-made lake constructed in the 1807 by the last Kandyan King Sri, Wickrama Rajasinghe, Kandy is yet to date one of the must-visit places in Sri Lanka. Kandy has a lot to offer, from witnessing different religious practices, to being surrounded by lush greenery with its refreshing breeze and tasting traditional Sri Lankan food. Your trip to Kandy will become unforgettable when you meet friendly locals creating every moment warm and homely.
Kandy Highlights
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
Knuckles Mountain Range
Canbuy Gem Museum
Gadaladeniya Temple
Popular things to do in Kandy
- Old Kandy walking tour
- Kandy street food trail
- Cooking class at Thotupola Residence
- Local spice & fruit farm visit and lunch at Matale
- Traditional drum lessons and folktales
- Evening of mysticism & Religion with a contemporary artist
- Visit to a brass crafter’s home
- Kandy Esala Perahera (July /August)
- Watch a Kandy cultural show
- Participate in the community project at Tamarind Gardens
- Elephant walk experience at Millennium Elephant Foundation
- Tea factory visit
- A visit to Hiriwadunna village
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth
- Botanical Gardens with a botanist
- Botanical Gardens with chauffeur guide
- The three temple loop of Embekke, Lankathilaka and Gadaladeniya
- Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple
- Kandy full day cycling tour
- Kandy half day cycling tour
Kandy Details
Climate - 29 - 21 °C
Distance from the Airport - 114 km (2h 30min of travel time)
Province/ District - Central Province / Kandy District
Elevation - 465m (1,526 ft.)
Covered in Kandy
- Culture
- Nature
- Adventure
- History
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