Kandy is a bustling city build around a lake in central Srilanka. It is also a city of beautiful nature and it was called maha nuwara by aboriginals as the great city in the kingdom.
Currently it is the second largest city in the island and religiously importannt to the Sinhalese. Indeed the central of all activity in Kandy is its temple of tooth with one of the most beautiful shrine of Buddha.
The city of Kandy is not just an epic center for culture and religious wonder, it also serves as a center point of attraction to visit some of the country’s fascinating wildlife and historic monuments.
If you are planning to visit Kandy then, here is the list you need to do in Kandy.
Visit the Temple of Tooth
This temple was established in 16th century and has had continuous addition throughout the years. This is the first center of attraction in the city of Kandy, because this is the place where the tooth of Buddha was kept.
There is also a museum in the complex where you can see how the tooth is saved during the years by different kings. You can also visit the smaller temples and shrines which contains interesting objects such as ancient handwriting and books.
Take a Walk around Kandy Lake
Kandy Lake is the iconic place of entire city. It’s located in the heart of the Kandy beside the temple of tooth. It’s an ideal place to spend around during your lazy vacation, the lake offers stunning nature views around and it is a perfect and romantic place for couples.
In the midst of the lake there is a small island with palm trees making the lake look more eyes arrested. One can sit and enjoy the harmony and serene beauty of the temple and the lake as well.
Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Located on a hill, overlooking the city lies bahiravokanda vihara is a giant Buddha statue and it is one of the most cities’ most notable religious monuments.
The big Buddha can be seen from almost everywhere in Kandy. It is located on top of the hill that gives you one of the most fantastic panoramic views of the cities below.
Visit Tea Factories
Kandy is home for some incredible tea fields and factories, so make sure that you visit this place at least once. They produce staggering of 300,000 tones every year where srilanka stands at 4th position in tea production around the world.
Royal Botanical Garden
This garden is also an ideal place to plan a picnic with your friends and family. These botanical gardens are srilanka’s largest and most impressive gardens with a staggering of about 200 million visitors per year.
These gardens are known for its collection of orchids and it well maintained, spacious and boast a huge variety of plants, flowers, bats and monkeys. So don’t miss out this place.
Ranweli Spice Garden
Srilanka is famous for its spices and spice gardens and there are so many gardens around Kandy. It is an interesting place to see all the ingredients and how they are originating from and where and how they used in traditional medicines.
This Kandy tourist attraction spot is located near the peradeniya royal botanical garden. It is a perfect place to escape from the hustle of city life with vibrant history and lots of surprises in the garden for you!
International Buddhist Museum
This is located close to the temple of tooth, inside the royal palace complex. This museum once housed kandyan royal concubines and now features royal regalia and reminders of pre European lives.
The international Buddhist museum is totally knowledge base and a showcase of the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia.
There are separate rooms dedicated to different countries and photographs illustrating Buddhism in that location.If you are interested to know more about Buddhism of different places then must and should place is international Buddhist museum.
Knuckles Mountain Range
The knuckles mountain range is probably the country’s last untouched natural reserves in the world. The mountain range in the region towards the northern end of srilankan islands.
This is the best place to try your hands on adventure, travelling and camping, knuckles mountain range spans from matale to Kandy and it’s a treat for nature lovers.
Kandy Muslim Hotel
For the people who want to experience srilankans cuisine, then Kandy Muslim hotel is the best place. Kandy Muslim hotel offers some of the best samosa, curries and the best food in srilanka at reasonable prices.
The real highlight of this visit will be kottu roti which consists of chopped rotties fried with meat and vegetables.Whether you like spicy or creamy any type of food, this place offers a variety of cooking styles.
Visit British Garrison Cemetery
You can find this British Garrison Cemetery behind the temple of tooth and national museum. This is a touching reminder of European residents.
The most heartfelt part of this beautiful old churchyard is the 163 graves of young men, women, and children that take us back to immemorial. You can find inscriptions of their good souls on their tombs.
Common Wealth War Cemetery
This cemetery is maintained and served by the common wealth war commissioner office. This grave yard is the resemblance and humble reminder of those brave hearts of the country who sacrificed their lives in World War 2.
The cemetery dates back as far as 1817 and also serves as last resting place for several young and old people who made Kandy their home in the previous centuries.
There are 6 common wealth war cemeteries in srilanka but the Kandy war cemetery is considered as the best amongst all because of its stunning landscape and well kept land.
Traditional Kandy Dancing
You can watch kandyan dance and drumming in some of these places like kandyan arts association or Lake Club. There are five types of kandyan dancing and each of them is accompanied by drumming.
According to history, the origins of kandyan dance lies in an exorcism rituals known as kohomba kanakariya which was originally performed by original shamans who came to the island, from which the locals have adopted from them.
Roam the City Streets and Centre
Kandy city is walk able free. The city center is very attractive with number of shopping malls and commercial malls. There is a 10 store building in center of city which has variety of stores from souvenirs to electronic, clothes and shoes as well as food court.This is the best place to escape from the heat in Kandy.
Royal Palace of Kandy
The royal palace of the kandyan kingdom is the last remembrance of reigning king of kandyan.
The royal court, another architectural capture has confronted many meetings formed by the king and it is here after the end of the kandyan kingdom convention was signed.
Take a Look at Millennium Elephant Foundation
Here you are allowed to ride elephants bare back and interact with them with safety measures in the form of educational tour.
This is the only foundation to take care of these humble animals. This foundation also provides a special walk with the animal of about 30 minutes.
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