Kandy Attractions
Kandy
Situated in the country's highland area, Kandy is a destination popularly hailed as Sri Lanka's cultural and spiritual capital. The town is best known historically for being the last stronghold of the Kandyan empire, so it has experienced plenty of interesting events in its past, with the l...
Situated in the country's highland area, Kandy is a destination popularly hailed as Sri Lanka's cultural and spiritual capital. The town is best known historically for being the last stronghold of the Kandyan empire, so it has experienced plenty of interesting events in its past, with the legacies of some still evident in its contemporary culture. The town is a fascinating place to wander around and a sightseeing attraction in its own right, however the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the Temple of the Tooth is possibly the area's biggest draw card and its most photographed landmark. Kandy is four hours away by train from the capital Colombo.
Temple of The Sacred Tooth Relic
Temple of the scared tooth relic situated in Kandy, It is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. This prepossessing and scared Buddhist temple located in royal palace complex of former Kandy kingdom.
History of Tooth Relic
According to the legends after Bu...
Temple of the scared tooth relic situated in Kandy, It is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. This prepossessing and scared Buddhist temple located in royal palace complex of former Kandy kingdom.
History of Tooth Relic
According to the legends after Buddha parinibbana (died) in 543 BC and his body cremated in sandalwood pyre in Kushinagar. Bikku Kema found the relic and hand it over to the King Brahmadatte for veneration. In that point onwards it’s become a symbol of kingship. Due to conflict in Kalinga Prince Hemamala and Princes Dantha brought the Tooth of Relic to Sri lanka.
Important Tips
Freelance guide are offer there service for a 1000Rs, You can find a guide at the entrance of Temple of Tooth Relic. Free audio guide devises available in the entrance ticket counter.
Wear the clothes that cover your shoulders and legs. If you can wear white color cloth that will be better.
You should remove your shoes once you enter to the Temple of Tooth Relic.
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Kandy dalada maligaya is put the load Buddha teath.therfor in Sri Lanka specialist place is Kandy temple.all days Sri Lanka people's and foreign people praying this place.
We can see this place around have cherch in kristine ,Hindu kovil.and in saide have museum.
Sri Lanka last king S...
Kandy dalada maligaya is put the load Buddha teath.therfor in Sri Lanka specialist place is Kandy temple.all days Sri Lanka people's and foreign people praying this place.
We can see this place around have cherch in kristine ,Hindu kovil.and in saide have museum.
Sri Lanka last king Sri wikcrama rajasinghe by killed ahelepola family this place.
You can travel to from Colombo airport to kandy ,use the privet car or public transport(train and bus) 110km.
Kandy
Kandy is a city with graceful charm, radiating an ambiance of antiquity that you will find only in a Sri Lanka holiday. Do insist on spending at least two whole days in the city of the last Sinhala Kings of the island, your Sri Lanka tour operator will not hesitate!Cocooned in the comfort of a pr...
Kandy is a city with graceful charm, radiating an ambiance of antiquity that you will find only in a Sri Lanka holiday. Do insist on spending at least two whole days in the city of the last Sinhala Kings of the island, your Sri Lanka tour operator will not hesitate!Cocooned in the comfort of a protected valley in the central hills of Sri Lanka, the city at 500 meters (1640 feet) above sea level is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and a vast array of shrines, and temples dating back to the 14th century.In 1592 Kandy became the capital of the Sinhala kings who repulsed the Portuguese and Dutch invaders. They held out against the British until 1815. The proud city is also home to several monuments, including the Dalada Maligawa the “Palace of the Sacred Tooth Relic”- the symbol of sovereignty of the nation, a must visit site in your Sri Lanka Holiday. The Magul Maduwa – The Audience Hall with its wooden columns is the epitome of Kandyan architecture. It is in this space that the Sinhala chieftains ceded the kingdom to the British Crown in 1815.The City is built with the Temple Palace of the Sacred Tooth Relic at its epicenter. Four shrines – the devales that surround the Temple Palace are dedicated to the Gods Vishnu, Skandha, Natha and Godess Paththini. The God Vishnu is the guardian deity of the Buddhist Island, God Skandha is the god of war, God Natha is an incarnation of the Bhodisathva the next Buddha and Goddess Paththini is the goddess of chastity and health.
The two monasteries Asgiriya and Malwatte house two chapters of the Main Buddhist sect that is referred to as the Siamese school. The two prelates of Asgiriya and Malwatte are vested with the ecclesiastical authority of administering the temple palace – the Dalada Maligawa. Malwatte which literally means floral abode has preserved its impressive hall with its imposing columns and the magnificent painted ceiling. Kandy is the cultural and religious capital of Sri Lanka.The splendor of the great pageant of the “Esala Perehera” reaffirms its sanctity every year. It is a spectacle held usually in the first week of August with the full moon. To include it in your Sri Lanka holiday needs some planning including your Sri Lanka flights. Kandy is virtually hidden behind a thick curtain of natural foliage in the form of lush tropical forests and a 60 hectare botanical garden. This is another reason why you need two days in Kandy in your Sri Lanka Holiday plan.The garden was first conceived by King Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe on the loop of the Mahaweli River that partly encircles Kandy.Under their care and meticulous attention the Botanical Gardens took shape as the best in Asia. A promenade of palm trees is an unusual example of creative gardening that the English are known for. The palm saplings were brought from Panama in 1903. The garden has plant species from all over the world from exotic orchids to a tree that spreads its canopy to cover 1.600 square meters.
One of the most endearing sights during your Sri Lanka vacation will be the scene of work elephants reposing in the gently flowing Mahaweli River, spraying a steady stream of water with their trunks in carefully orchestrated symphony. In tandem you will hear the Drums and Bells of the Temple palace.
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important rol...
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.
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Nature & Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tour
10 Nights 11 Days
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 – Wilpattu
Pick from meeting point & drive to Wilpattu check in to the hotel in Wilpattu.
Nature & Wildlife Tour
10 Nights 11 Days
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 – Wilpattu
Pick from meeting point & drive to Wilpattu check in to the hotel in Wilpattu.
Day 02 – Wilpattu / Anuradhapura
Do Morning safari in Wilpattu. Drive to Anuradhapura check in to the hotel.
Day 03 – Anuradhapura / Sigiriya
After breakfast visit to Anuradhapura sacred city drive to Sigiriya. On the way visit to Mihintale Check in to the Hotel in Sigiriya.
Day 04 –Sigiriya / Polonnaruwa
In the Morning visit to Sigiriya Lion rock do the hiking after drive to Polonnaruwa sacred city Check in to the Hotel.
Day 05 – Dambulla / Kandy
After breakfast visit to Kandy On the way visit to Cave Temple Dambulla/Spice garden Matale Hindu temple Check in to the Hotel in Kandy.
Day 06 – Kandy
After breakfast visit to Kandy botanical garden after visit to the Temple of Tooth Relic in Kandy Down town market and do the cultural drum show in Kandy Check in to the Hotel in Kandy.
Day 07 – Nuwara Eliya
After breakfast drive to Nuwara Eliya on the way visit to Tea plantation and Tea Factory in Nuwara Eliya in the evening visit to Gregory Lake park Check in to the Hotel.
Day 08 – Ella
After breakfast catch the train to Ella in the evening visit nine arach bridge little Adam perk Check in to the Hotel.
Day 09 – Thissamarama
After breakfast drive to Thissamarama on the way visit to Rawana water fall in the evening do the Yala safari.
Day 10 – Galle
After breakfast drive to Galle relax in beach.
Day 11 – Airport
After breakfast drive to Airport.
— TOUR ENDS —
Travel Tip 1
Accommodations
...Accommodations
Sri Lanka has a variety of guest houses, apartments, star class hotels and resort that care most of needs. The high end hotels and resorts generally quote room rate in Dollars. Colombo has number of five-star hotels located in the heart of the city, and in close proximity to the business district and shopping malls.
Airports
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is located 30 kilometers north of the commercial capital Colombo. Many international airlines including the national carrier Sri Lankan Airlines fly into and out of BIA, Some en rote to other destination in the region. Newly refurbished and upgraded, BIA has all the facilities a traveler would expect to find at an international airport, including duty free shops, cafes, money changing facilities. Sri Lanka second large international airport (The Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport) is located in the south of island, in close proximity to the port city of Hambantota.
ATM and Credit Cards
Most bank have ATM's around Sri Lanka.Major international credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, Union Pay widely accepted in Sri Lanka
Banking
Banks are generally open from 9.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays and some fore longer
Business Hours
The working week in Srl Lanka is Monday to Friday with offices operating in the main between 9.00am to 4.30pm
Currency
The Sr Lankan Rupee(SLRS)
Kandy
The Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex which houses the tooth relic of the Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists....
The Sri Dalada Maligawa or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex which houses the tooth relic of the Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in the local politics since ancient times, it's believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country, which caused the ancient kings to protect it with great effort. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains and the difficult approach. The city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO, in part due to the temple.
Top Kandy Tours
Miracle Sri Lanka (6 Nights & 7 Days)
Day 01: Airport - Pinnawala - Kandy (112 Kms/3 Hrs)
...Read moreDay 01: Airport - Pinnawala - Kandy (112 Kms/3 Hrs)
Welcome to Sri Lanka. On arrival at the airport our representative heartily greets you and transfers you from airport to Kandy via Pinnawala. Pinnawela is an important tourist attraction in Sri Lanka where abandoned, injured and abused elephants are taken care of with dedication and love. Today here you can see the jumbos moving in the spacious elephant orphanage. Today it is an important tourism attraction in Sri Lanka with a foot fall of not just tourists, but researchers and scientists from across the globe are seen here. After a wonderful time with the elephants we move to Kandy the cultural capital of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kandy.
Day 02: Kandy - Peradeniya - Kandy
Enjoy the morning breakfast at leisure. Later we drive on wheel to Peradeniya from Kandy. Peradeniya is an exotic garden built by the Sinhala King. Today it is the national wealth and the garden has great collection of exotic plants, blossoming flowers and herbarium are grown. Later drive to Kandy the last capital of the Sri Lankan Kings and today it is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kandy holds the cultural beauty and the traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive. Visit to the picturesque Kandy Lake built by the last Sinhala King, Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe in 1798. Also visit to Kandy Town and bazaar and enjoy shopping, a gem museum and the art and crafts centre.
Day 03: Kandy - Plantation - Nuwara Eliya (77kms/3 Hrs)
Enjoy heartfelt breakfast at the hotel in Kandy and later visit to the tea plantation and the tea factory to see the processes of manufacturing tea and how the best tea leaves are produced. See all the process how tea is graded, produced and packed. Also enjoy stimulating hot tea made from the world best Ceylon tea in the factory. Later we transfer to Nuwara Eliya the picturesque hill resort in Sri Lanka. Located at an altitude of 1980 metres, Nuwara Eliya is the heart of tea country and produces the best tea leaves in the world. Pidurtalagala the highest?s mountain and the 18 holes golf course in Asia are also located here in Kandy. After a memorable day tour enjoy a cozy overnight stat at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 04: Nuwara Eliya - Tissamaharama - Yala - Kataragama (120 Kms/3 Hrs)
Have a heartfelt breakfast at the hotel and later we drive you from Nuwara Eliya to Yala via Tissamaharama. Yala is one of the finest national park in Sri Lanka and a premier eco-tourism destination. Make a safari in this largest national park of Sri Lanka and see the wild beast in their natural home. Yala is home to varied species of wild animals like leopard, deers, crocodiles, bears, wild buffaloes, wild boars, wild elephants, porcupines and spotted deers. Also see varied species of birds that include migratory and indigenous birds and commonly found birds in this national park. Later we transfer from Yala to Katatra Gama and later enjoy overnight stay at the Katatra Gama.
Day 05: Kataragama - Galle - Kalutara (125 Kms/3 Hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Katara Gama and later from there we drive you on wheel to Galle. Galle showcases the best example of European architectural styles and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here stroll around the Galle Fort spreaded on an area of 90 acres which still preserves the essence of the Dutch charm. Later transfer from Galle to Bentota/Ahungalla. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Bentota / Ahungalla.
Day 06: Bentota - Colombo (64 Kms/2 Hrs)
After a heartfelt breakfast the hotel in Bentota/Ahungalla, we transfer you to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. Enjoy the city tour of Colombo and visit to some of the oldest building in the city and the modern skyscrapers changing the look of Colombo. Also visit to the 100 years old clock tower, colonial building, Hindu and Buddhist temple and Bandaranakike Memorial International Conference Hall. Later enjoy shopping in the Pettah Bazaar and take home some specialties of Sri Lanka and Colombo. After a glorious day tour, enjoy cozy overnight stay at the hotel in Colombo.
Day 07: Colombo - Airport (40 Kms/1hr)
Enjoy the morning breakfast at leisure. Relax for some time and later we transfer your from Colombo to Airport to board flight for way back home or onwards journey. In this way your memorable tour to Sri Lanka comes to an end.
ONE DAY TREKKING TOURS
Option - 1 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
Option - 1 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, It is informed that while going to knuckles range. we have to pass through remote village. and it around 1800 m from the mean sea level. which is a amazing area comprise with pigmy forest fauna and flora. the science of several kinds endemic birds. monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc. and also able to have glimpse of sambur deer, barking deer, and leopard. once in a blue moon and this will be a tour that will never forget one who attend same.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 14 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 2 :
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( unesco world Heritage site. )
Marvelous view / Pigmy forest / Waterfalls
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, Through the amazing tea plantations and pigmy forest it is possible to witness the science of sceneries over the forest area together with waterfalls and those working under forest canopy, with a panoramic view. several kind of endemic birds, beard monkey, porcupine, wild pole and civet cats etc.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 08 km
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 3 :
Bible rock
Rice land / beautiful sceneries / Remote village
A popular destinations for the adventure-seeking traveler is the bible rock. also known as the batalegala mountain. in the midst of marvelous views of craggy, densely wooded hills. it is the prominent flat topped bible rock which acquired it's pious name thanks to dutiful local victorians on account of it's resemblance to a lectern. A 798 meters high rock offer a sheer face for those who seek to scale challenging surfaces. moreover, is an ecologically important area in the central hills.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 8 km
morning leave about at 8.30 am.
Option - 4 :
Alagalla rock
Vegetable cultivation / Beautiful sceneries
After breakfast ( 8.30 am ) proceed to alagalla rock, The alagalla rock is a steep mountain located near the ihala kotte railway stations, it makes the entrance of the rail way to be up country. a train tunnel has been bored 300 feet, through the solid rock of the alagalla the mountain offers a variety of summit. which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area.
After visit returning to kandy
Total working around 8 km.
morning leave about at 8.30 am.
Option - 5:
Ritigala
Architecture / Monastic ruins / CAVE'S
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to ritigala, This has been called as arittha pabbatha (the mountain of aritta) which can be translate as "dreadful rock" or "safty rock" or even riti trees growing upon it around 3 rd century B.C. aritta, who was the chef minister of king dewanampiyatissa who later was ordained as the fist sri lankan monk and become an arahath spend his monastic life at ritigala there are many monastic ruins of stones, terrace way a stone brige and remain of a giant stone banked pond build across a water strem.
Returning from ritigala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave's temple,Dambulla Cave's Temple
Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 15 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Option - 6:
Pidurangala Rock
Ancient forest monastery / Beautiful scenerice / Opposite sigiriya
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to pidurangala rock, History of pidurangala flows beyond the 1 & 2 century from those days. but this place becomes a prominent buddhist monastery during the king kashyapa time ( 477 - 495 AD )
some believe that sigiriya also a buddhist monastery before the king kashyapa time once he decided to build his fortress in sigiriya. he requested the monk to move to pidurangala. and had contributed lot of the development of it. it is believed that the ' uppalawanna kashyapa giri viharaya ' which was constructed by king kashyapa was located in the pidurangala.
Returning from pidurandala to kandy visiting to see the dambulla cave'temple, Dambulla cave's Temple
Dambulla cave temple also know as the golden temple of dambulla is a world heritage site declared by since 1991. King walagamba return to the throne at Anuradahapura kingdom in the 1 st centure B.C. he had a magnificent rock temple built at dambulla, in gratitude to the monk in dambulla , it is the largest and best preserved temple a most impressive place of sri lanka, the rock 160 m over the surrounding plains , more than 85 caves in the surrounding area. major attractions are spread over 5 cave's.
After visit returning to kandy,
Total working around 10 km.
morning leave about at 7.30 am.
Sri Lanka Eco Trekking
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT
DAY - 1:
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( world Heritage site. )
pigmy forest / waterfalls / marvelous view
...Read more3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT
DAY - 1:
Knuckles Mountain Range - ( world Heritage site. )
pigmy forest / waterfalls / marvelous view
After breakfast ( 7.30 am ) proceed to knuckles mountain range, It is informed that while going to knuckles range. we have to pass through remote village , and it around 1800 M from the mean sea level, which is a amazing area comprise with pigmy forest fauna and flora. the science of several kinds endemic birds. beard monkey, porcupine wild pole and civet cat etc. and also able to have glimpse of sambur deer, barking deer. and leopard. once in a blue moon and this will be a tour that will never forget one who attend same.
Overnight stay at 1st class guest house
DAY - 2:
Canoeing / waterfalls / forest canopy / sun rise
On the following morning able to witness the sun rise over the hills which is an amazing science, and after smooth canoeing with the breath taking science, all over can have the breakfast and there after possible to view the most widest water fall, working through the forest canopy. with the sounds and music of birds. after having a bath possible to have the picnic lunch under tree shades, over there.
During the period of yakkas ( devil ) reigning in the mahiyangana area the lord buddha visited here, and make the environment free from those and made it a place of secred, as lord buddhas has deposited in the shrine dageba of mahiyangana for venerations.
Overnight stay at Campsite.
DAY - 3:
Aborigines / Wasgamuwa National park
After the sun rise on the following morning with a smooth canoeing over there, after breakfast to visit to see the aborigines or vedda's in the evening visiting wasgamuwa national park to see elephant deer, leopard, sloth bear, and bear. etc. is a classic range of wildlife, and a lush forest by the mahaweli river.
Adivasi chieftain ( head of aborigines ) of sri lanka lives here and it is possible to have a chat with those people if one reach the destinations, to understand about their culture and traditions.
Total working Around 28 Km.