Situated 3 hours from Colombo, Kandy features a warm and inviting ambience, bathed in years of tradition and magnificence. Outlined are the ways how you can learn of the city’s appeal.
The streets
Meander along the streets of the city where the sights and sounds of Kandy will be on show. Vistas of vendors engaged in their trade coupled with stunning depictions of the area’s colonial values will greet you almost at every corner. Watch and take pleasure in Kandy which retains its own unique character and mannerisms.
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Also referred to as the ‘Temple of the Tooth Relic,’ this imposing edifice is arguably, the main reason as to why visitors arrive in Kandy, either on a pilgrimage or sightseeing trip. The Temple leaves an indelible mark in Sri Lanka’s culture and amongst the Buddhist faithful owing to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha being kept here. On special occasions such as Poya, one may call by the Temple where the relic can be caught sight of, albeit within a number of jewel-studded gold boxes.
Peradeniya Gardens
Journey to one of the most sought-after attractions in Kandy’s immediate vicinity which is the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Covering an impressive 147 acres, these pleasing environs will surely capture the attention of nature lovers with over 4000 species of plants calling Peradeniya home. Expansive pavilions, plant houses, and well-paved walkways all but complete the aura of the Gardens which saw the light of day in 1821. Also, for those seeking bungalows, in Kandy, one will encounter Hanthana Boutique Villa by Amaya from where such excursions can be thought of.
