Kandy
Sacred Royal Hill Capital & Home of the Tooth Relic Temple
GPS: 7.2906, 80.6337
DISCOVER Kandy
Nestled at 500 meters above sea level amidst forested hills and tea slopes, Kandy was the final capital of the ancient Sinhalese kings and remains the spiritual and cultural heart of Sri Lanka. At its center stands the golden-roofed Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) beside the serene Bogambara (Kandy) Lake.
Visitors can stroll beneath giant Javan fig trees and royal palm avenues at the 147-acre Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens, explore the rainforest trails of Udawattakele Sanctuary, experience vibrant Kandyan cultural drumming and fire-walking performances, and board the world-famous scenic highland train toward Nuwara Eliya and Ella.
TOP ATTRACTIONS IN Kandy
THINGS TO DO & LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Climate & Weather
Pleasant subtropical highland climate (20°C to 28°C) with cool mist-kissed mornings and mild evenings.
Dress Code & Tips
Modest white or light-colored attire covering shoulders and knees (no shorts or sleeveless tops) is strictly required inside the Temple of the Tooth.
Local Culinary
Kandyan Festive Rice & Curry, traditional string hoppers with kiri hodi, Midland Deli pastries, and Hantana estate Ceylon Pekoe tea.
SIGNATURE TOURS VISITING Kandy
The Ultimate Sri Lanka Explorer — 18 Days
Wildlife to Waves — 14 Days
Sri Lanka Highlands & Hidden Roads — 12 Days
Ancient Kingdoms of Sri Lanka — 10 Days
Tropical South Coast Escape — 8 Days
