Kandy Attractions
Elephant riding
You can ride an Elephants and feed them here.also can touch and play with them.these elephants are friendly.on this ride they will take you through jungle,lake or streems.you will really enjoy this.
Thilanka Hotel
Hotel Thilanka is perfectly situated for adventures and excursions. The Udewattakela is right next door and will keep the birdwatcher or trekker in you well satisfied. Take a bike ride around the Kandy lake, go fishing, try mountain - climbing, take a hike... it's every adventurers dream come...
Hotel Thilanka is perfectly situated for adventures and excursions. The Udewattakela is right next door and will keep the birdwatcher or trekker in you well satisfied. Take a bike ride around the Kandy lake, go fishing, try mountain - climbing, take a hike... it's every adventurers dream come true!
PLACES OF INTEREST
- Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple Of Tooth)
- The Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
- Dambulla Cave Temple Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Lankatileka Temple
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Victoria Golf Course
- Embekke Temple
ADVENTURES & AMUSEMENTS
- Wildlife
- Bird Watching
- Nature Trails
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Trekking
DALADA MALIGAWA
DALADA MALIGAWA
The Temple of Tooth at kandy is the final location of the sacred tooth of the lord Buddha which was brought to srilanka during the reign of king “keerthi sri Megawarna” by prince “Dantha” and Princess “Hemamala” from the kindom of kalingu India. It became the palladium of sr...
DALADA MALIGAWA
The Temple of Tooth at kandy is the final location of the sacred tooth of the lord Buddha which was brought to srilanka during the reign of king “keerthi sri Megawarna” by prince “Dantha” and Princess “Hemamala” from the kindom of kalingu India. It became the palladium of srilankan kings and was preciously guarded in a special shrine built within precincts of royal palace where the capital was located. The Temple of the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, sri dalada Maligawa is in the centre of the city, the highest venerated religious place with steeped in cultural heritage attracting the highest respect of the Buddhists as well as the other religions all over the world. The beautiful magnificent temple was built by late king Vimaladharmasooriya 1st in 1592 AD. The Relic Shrine is approached by a large draw-bridge over the moat and through a beautifully decorated frontispiece. A tunnel” ambarawa”, leads to the main shrine complex, having a central courtyard surrounded by storied structures.
The two-storied open pillared hall in front constitutes the area where visitors and devotees gather. The lower hall has its central part set apart for the beating of drums and other forms of traditional music performed during ritual service hours. On either side are the Pallemale Vihara constructed by king Kirti Sri Rajasimha and the Octagon (Pattirippuva) built by the last king, Sri Vikrama Rajasimha on one side and the small “stupa” supposed to contain the Bowl Relic of the Buddha on the other. The storied structures to the right and left of the shrine, constitute the residence quarters of the monks engaged during daily service (Tevava), the conference hall, the Library and the Office of the Diyawadana Nilame.The recognition of the sacred temple it has been declared kandy as a world heritage city by UNESCO. Ven.Monks of the two chapters of Malwattu and Asgiriya conduct daily worships in the inner chamber of the temple. Rituals are performing 3 times daily at dawn, at noon and in the evening. On Wednesdays, there is a symbolic bathing of the sacred relic with an herbal preparation from scented water and fragrant flowers called “Nanumura Mangalya”.
This holy water is believed to contain healing powers and it is distributed among those present.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abro...
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden
Peradeniya is famous for the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. It is situated in a slope of the Mahaweli river and attracts many visitors from Sri Lanka as well as from abroad.
Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is renowned for its collection of a variety of orchids. It includes more than 4000 species of plants, including of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.
Ranawana Temple Kandy SRI LANKA
About Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya is built with maximum use of natural resources and It's a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Ranawana purana rajamaha viharaya is most probably one of the most beautiful t...
About Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
Ranawana Rajamaha Viharaya is built with maximum use of natural resources and It's a very beautiful place to see the whole theme of the temple is tightly bound with nature. Ranawana purana rajamaha viharaya is most probably one of the most beautiful temples in Sri Lanka. Except ordinary characteristics of a temple, Ranawana Viharaya has a amazing trail in to the forest through rocks and trees. Many of important incidents Lord Buddha's life has made in forest attractively. It will be an unforgettable journey for school children who learn Buddhism. Another important thing is the one and only similar model of the north entrance of Saanchi sthupa in India is at Ranawana Rajamaha wiharaya.
KANDY 114 KM (71 Miles) From Colombo
Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the Capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School....
Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the Capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative ad religious city. Kandy is the second largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School.
Kandy is very famous among tourist for three main reasons: It is home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic ; Dalada Maligawa ), The Botanical Gardens ( Located in Peradeniya) and it always has a special place when it comes to festivities such as the Esala Perahara.
Kandy Articles
Degaldoruwa cave temple-SRI LANKA
The Degaldoruwa Temple was built in 1771 AD by King Rajadi Rajasinha and was initiated during the rein of his elder brother King Kirti Sri Rajasinha [1747-1782 AD].This is considered as a Cave Temple with Kandyan era Paintings and Architecture.
...The Degaldoruwa Temple was built in 1771 AD by King Rajadi Rajasinha and was initiated during the rein of his elder brother King Kirti Sri Rajasinha [1747-1782 AD].This is considered as a Cave Temple with Kandyan era Paintings and Architecture.
This temple is situated at Amunugama, a village near Kandy Town.The easiest way It can be reached from Kandy is via the roadway over Lewella Bridge or by proceeding along Kundasale road and turning left at Nattarampota.
The temple had been built at a place where two rocks were touching each other from above and below.The rock mass has a height of about 40 feet. A Cave had been made by breaking the rocks large enough to accomodate the Shrine Room of the Buddha and an area leading to the Shrine Room.
The paintings at the temple were the work of four painters. These paintings are recognized as some of the best examples of the Kandyan era paintings. Four " Jathaka Stories " are drawn at this cave temple of which one is the famous Vessantara Jathaka story.
In the Shrine Room ceiling, which is a rock surface, is also painted the scene of the Lord Buddha and the Mara and his forces. There is also a painting of Mahi Kantawa or the Earth Godess on the ceiling.
There is a Bo tree and a Stupa at a terrace above the summit of Rock Temple and a path with carved steps on the rock from the lower terrace and then an ascend of a pathway leading to Bo Tree and Stupa area.
The Degaldoruwa Tamba Sannasa or the Copper Plate Grant of King Rajadi Rajasinha describes the construction details of the temple
The Temple Of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha
Kandy is very famous city among local and foreign travelers mainly due to the its Nobel historical attraction as well as the worlds famous Buddhist temple called "the Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha".
...Kandy is very famous city among local and foreign travelers mainly due to the its Nobel historical attraction as well as the worlds famous Buddhist temple called "the Temple of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha".
This temple is situated in the heart of the city next to the attractive Kandy Lake and below the green sanctuary called and known as "Udawatte Jungle" which is a shelter lot of endemic flora and fauna.
The temple was Built during the era of King Wimaladharmasuriya and it was developed during the past up to today’s stage. Within the Temple premises there are lot of important wall paintings of the Kandyan era.
The Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha is in the middle palace of the temple and could be only seen the golden casket during the period of day today so called "Thevava". During special Dalanda Exhibitions you could witness the small casket which is like a tooth.
Every year there is a pageant called "Perahera" which is a symbol of the Kandyan and Sri Lankan cultures. It is very much famous among foreigners and they mostly visit to Kandy to witness the same.
You all are welcome to see this marvelous temple and experience the religious activities of it.
Esala Perahera in Sri Lanka
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This 10 day Festival, Celebrated in Honor of the Tooth Relic Attracts thousands of Pilgrims and Tourist to Kandy Sri Lanka. The Perahara Took shape in the 18th Century during the reign of king kirti Sri Rajasinghe in Kandy Sri lanka,When Buddhist monks visiting from Thailand expressed their disapproval at the Hindu nature of the Festival, with Parades in reverence of Natha,Pattini,Vishnu ,and Kataragama from the Four devales in the city. The Sri Lankan King, Therefore, ordered that the Tooth Relic be Carried at the head of the Four Processions, hence incorporating the Temple of the Tooth parade into that of the Devales. Esala Perahara begins with the Kap tree Planting Ceremony. Followed by the Kumbal Perahara that marks the First five days of the festival. The Last Five Days Known as Randoli Perahara, are festivities become more as well as splendidly decorated elephants. The water -cutting ceremony, the concluding ritual of the festival, takes place before dawn on the Last day of the Perahara.
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.
2 night 3days tour in Sri Lanka
Option 1
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Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage to witness a great number of Elephants over 100. Proceed to Kandy and visit the Temple of the Tooth, Gem Museum & Lapidary and also the Royal Botanical Garden. Then an evening Cultural show featuring Sri Lankan dancers.
Night in Kandy
Day 2
Early Drive to Nuwara Eliya and visit Horton Plain. Walk up to the World’s End. Optional visit to Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Evening city tour.
Night in Nuwara Eliya
Day 3
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Airport.
Option 2
Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, and proceed Nuwara Eliya. En-route visits a Tea Factory.
Night in Nuwara Eliya
Day 2
Visit the Horton Plain and walk up to the World’s End. Drive via St. Clair water falls to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Proceed to Mount Lavinia.
Night in Bentota
Day 3
Colombo City tour. Depending on your flight schedule transfer to Airport.
Option 3
Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Bentota and then a river cruise along the Bentota River where you will have the opportunity to see birds, Crocodiles and also mangroves
Night in Bentota
Day 2
Early breakfast and proceed to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Evening at Castlereigh,
Night in Dick-Oya
Day 3
Transfer to Airport.Option 3
Day 1
Meet and pick you from the Int’l Airport. Drive to Bentota and then a river cruise along the Bentota River where you will have the opportunity to see birds, Crocodiles and also mangroves
Night in Bentota
Day 2
Early breakfast and proceed to Kithulgala and experience a level of 4 white water rafting at the Kelani River where the Oscar award winning movie "Bridge on the River Kwai " was filmed. Evening at Castlereigh,
Night in Dick-Oya
Day 3
Transfer to Airport.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Star level hotels for accommodation with breakfast.
• Transportation is by an air-condition vehicle with an English Speaking driver
• Tour as per the itinerary