Things to do in Kandy
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Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau. Kandy is the administrative capital of the Central Province, and considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, due to its architectural heritage. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important places of the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.
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Day 1 on the tripSri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The Temple of the Tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.
- Day 1 on the trip
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The relic was historically held by Sinhalese kings. The Temple of the Tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.
Little adam's peak View Point
Nine Arches Bridge Viewpoint
Ella Train Trips
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6 days in Kandy, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,157.
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Arrival & Temple of the Tooth
Settle into your Kandy base and take an evening tour of the sacred Temple of the Tooth.
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Hill-country train to Ella
Take the famous scenic hill-country rail journey through tea country to Ella and back.
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Tea plantation & factory tour
A full day among the hillside tea estates with a working factory visit and tasting.
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Sigiriya rock day trip
Day trip north to climb the iconic Sigiriya rock fortress and explore the Dambulla caves.
