About Kandy
Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Highlights
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
- By train: Scenic train ride from Colombo (3 hours)
- By road: 3 hours from Colombo via A1 highway
- Nearest airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo
Attractions & Activities 4
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Lanka's most sacred Buddhist shrine, housing the revered tooth relic of the Buddha. The go...
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Stroll through one of the finest botanical gardens in Asia, spanning 147 acres with over 4,000 speci...
Kandyan Cultural Dance Show
Experience the vibrant traditional Kandyan dance performances featuring colourful costumes, rhythmic...
Kandy Lake Walk
Enjoy a peaceful walk around the scenic artificial lake built by the last Kandyan king in 1807, surr...
