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Kandy District
1h
About Kandy City
Kandy is the capital of the central province of Sri Lanka. It is a world heritage city with a lot of cultural and historical importance. The elevation of the city is 447 m, where you can experience a pleasant climate. The city has over 600 years of history. It was the last Sinhala kingdom in the country, and King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe was its last king.
The British captured the city in 1815, and then they ruled Sri Lanka until 1948. The Kandy Esala Perahera is a colorful festival held in Kandy city every July or August. This wonderful festival contains many whip crackers, dancers, elephants, and drummers. It is a must-watch festival in Sri Lanka, which brings additional value to the city as well.
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Sri Dalada Museum
1h · Admission ticket not included
You will first visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) to start your Kandy city tour. This is a very important place for Buddhists because the left canine tooth of the Lord Buddha is enshrined here. The Temple of the Tooth Relic is also a UNESCO-designated world heritage site in Sri Lanka.
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Kandy Lake
30m
Next, you will visit Kandy Lake, which you can see near the Tooth Relic Temple. Locals called this lake “Kiri Muhuda.” This is a superb spot for a leisurely walk and getting relaxed for a few minutes. It is believed that the lake was built by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1807.
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Kandy View Point
15m
After Kandy Lake, you will next visit Kandy View Point. This is a nice spot from which you can observe Kandy City. It is a few meters away from the lake. Kandy View Point should be included in any Kandy Tour itinerary.
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Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
30m · Admission ticket not included
Your next destination is Bahirawakanda Temple. The giant Buddha statue in this temple will definitely draw people to this place. Someone also calls this “Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya’. Its massive statue stands 25 meters tall and can be climbed to the top. This is
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Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
30m · Admission ticket not included
Your next destination is Bahirawakanda Temple. The giant Buddha statue in this temple will definitely draw people to this place. Someone also calls this “Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya’. Its massive statue stands 25 meters tall and can be climbed to the top. This is another great vantage point to observe Kandy.
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National Museum Kandy
1h · Admission ticket not included
The National Gem and Gemological Museum is the next stop on your tour itinerary. Here you can learn everything there is to know about Sri Lankan archeology and how they convert dates back from 4.6 billion years. You will also be lucky to see some rare minerals in this museum. The place is a superb spot for those who love to learn new things
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Royal Botanical Gardens
1h · Admission ticket not included
Following your visit to the tea factory, your next stop should be at the Peradeniya Botanical Garden. It is the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, with an area of 147 hectares. Here you can observe nearly 4000 plant species. As well as its flower garden, it also attracts visitors. Peradeniya Botanical Garden has situated 6 km from the city, and it is a nice place to stay relaxed.
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Kandy Lake Club Cultural Show
1h · Admission ticket not included
In the evening, you will watch the Kandy Cultural Dance Show. It is organized by the Kandy Lake Club, where you can see many traditional dances. These dances can also be seen at the Kandy Esala Perahera festival. You will be lucky to see some of those dances outside the festival.
