Tucked away in Sri Lanka’s lush highlands lies the epitome of Sri Lankan spiritual heritage, colonial charm, and scenic beauty: the city of Kandy. This enchanting city invites its visitors to slow down and immerse themselves in the bliss of its timeless charm. Explore the heart of Kandy, where culture, nature, and serenity beautifully collide.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
With architectural beauty galore, the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic is the proud protector of Lord Buddha’s tooth relic. It is one of the most important shrines to the Buddhists of Sri Lanka. It is elegant and beautiful throughout the palace, and it is filled with the culture and tradition that Sri Lanka proudly stands for. While the Tooth Relic itself is not for public display, many people visit the temple to offer flowers and offerings to pray and pay respect to the sacred relic.
Kandy stands for its conservation of natural beauty, holding tight to the culture and tradition it holds. Therefore, why not indulge in an eco-resort in Kandy that would make everything more perfect?
Greenery escapes at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Located in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, surrounded by breathtaking flowers and plants alike, is the biggest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, and one of the most impressive in Asia. Along with the plethora of flowering plants it holds, it is also home to many medicinal herbs that are endemic to Sri Lanka. Acres of land with stunning views to sit in are truly the epitome of Kandy. It also helps that the Kings Pavilion Kandy is just a 15-minute drive away, which makes travelling easy.
Iconic tea trails
Kandy, also known as the Hill Country of Sri Lanka, is a very famous destination for tea plantation tours. Pedro Tea Estate and Hanthana Tea Estate Factory are some places that are notable, as they provide free tours, tea tasting of authentic Sri Lankan tea and gift shopping for a range of flavours of teas!
Luscious and Royal Forests
Udawattekele is a royal forest sanctuary in Kandy, which is the perfect escape from the noise and busy city. Relax and enjoy some animal and bird species that are best visited during the morning hours.
