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Visit Kandy with its scenic tea clad mountains, transparent glassy lakes and picturesque valleys in Sri Lanka. A mixed bag of rich historical heritage and unparalled scenic panoramas greet you during your holiday tours to Kandy, Sri Lanka. This haven of natural beauty lies ensconced by high mountains and has unusually scenic picnic spots.
Kandy was the capital city of the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and is located at a distance of 100 kilometers north east of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Kandy in Sri Lanka happens to be a major seat of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Steeped in Singhalese traditions, customs and beliefs, Kandy has a number of tourist destinations that you must try and visit during your trip with Sri Lanka. |
Visit this world heritage site and visit important tourist destinations such as Dalada Maligawa Buddhist temple that is also known as the Tooth Relic Temple as it houses a tooth relic of Lord Buddha.
Visit the serene Kandy Lake that was built by the last Sinhala King Wickrama Rajasinghe and | |
continue your tours to the other tourist destinations such as the Raja Maliga i.e. the Royal Palace, Gangarama temple, Degaldoruwa temple, Embekke Devale temple, Asgiriya monastery, Malwatte monastery and the Gadaladeniya temple. Also go on tours to the Gem museum and lapidary.
Shop at the local bazaars of Kandy, Sri Lanka and pick up exquisitely carved wooden masks and other decorative items.
Try and time your visit to Kandy, Sri Lanka when the Esala Perahera festival is celebrated with lots of pomp and splendor. The vibrant elephant processions, Kandyan dancers and drummers, fire-dancers and other local artists perform at local cultural extravaganzas that reflect the rich cultural history of Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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