Kandy District • Central
Discover Kandy: The Sacred Hill Capital & UNESCO Cultural Heart
Kandy District
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Best Time
December to April
Province
Central
Day Cost
$120 / Day
Activities
1 Experiences
About Kandy
Nestled amidst mist-shrouded mountain ranges and rolling green tea hills, Kandy is Sri Lanka's revered cultural sanctuary and the last royal capital of the Sinhala monarchy before British cession in 1815.
The crown jewel of Kandy is Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), an awe-inspiring golden-roofed temple complex that houses the sacred tooth of the Gautama Buddha. Pilgrims from across the globe gather daily for auspicious pooja drumming ceremonies.
Visitors also immerse themselves in the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 species of tropical flora and soaring royal palm avenues, leisurely walks around Kandy Lake, and captivating evening traditional Kandyan cultural dance performances.
The crown jewel of Kandy is Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic), an awe-inspiring golden-roofed temple complex that houses the sacred tooth of the Gautama Buddha. Pilgrims from across the globe gather daily for auspicious pooja drumming ceremonies.
Visitors also immerse themselves in the Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 species of tropical flora and soaring royal palm avenues, leisurely walks around Kandy Lake, and captivating evening traditional Kandyan cultural dance performances.
Top Highlights & Things to See
Things to Do in Kandy
1 Available
Temple of the Tooth Relic Evening Puja & Cultural Show
KandyTour Packages Visiting Kandy
7-Day Ceylon Heritage & Highlands Classic
$790 / Person
