Surrounded by hills and tea estates, Kandy is surely a paradise for those who love to have a peaceful vacation vibe. It’s just a 3-hours drive from Colombo, and there are many great things to do in this city.
Visit the Temple of Tooth Relic
Also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is the main attraction in the city. The Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha has been housed here and this is why this place is considered one of the most sacred sites in the world.
Bernard Gagnon, Botanical Garden of Peradeniya 03, CC BY-SA 3.0
Explore the Botanical Gardens
Few miles from the city of Kandy is the Peradeniya town- which is home to the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. There are over 4000 species of plants and trees for you to explore here.
Walk around the Kandy streets
Kandy streets present you with a beautiful mix of both colonial and modern buildings. None of them go beyond the Temple of Tooth Relic in their heights and you can observe these while you take a walk in the city.
Where to stay in Kandy?
There are many hotels in Kandy, Sri Lanka the likes of Cinnamon Citadel Kandy to offer tourists great accommodation options. Everything about them speaks luxury and will surely lead to a memorable holiday in the hills.
