Explore Destination
Kandy
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Surrounded by lush mountains, Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and the last royal capital of the island's ancient kings. The city is centered around a scenic lake and is revered as the home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic.
Highlights
01Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
02Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya
03Kandy Lake
04Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
Top Activities
Attending a traditional Kandyan dance performance
Strolling through the botanical gardens
Boating on Kandy Lake
Visiting the Ceylon Tea Museum
Quick Facts
- Best Season
- January – April
- Altitude
- 500 m
- UNESCO Status
- World Heritage Site since 1988
- Significance
- Last capital of the ancient kings' era
Local Tips
- •Dress modestly when visiting the Temple of the Tooth, ensuring shoulders and knees are covered.
- •Try to visit during the Esala Perahera festival in July/August to witness spectacular cultural parades.
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