KANDY DAY TOUR
Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka also the second capital after Colombo. Situated 115km from the capital city of Colombo. According to the chronicles, this city was called “Kanda Udarata & Maha Nuwara” as it was the last Kingdom of the Country Kandy is an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, especially for those belonging to the Theravada school. The Kandy Perahera is the busiest time for religious visitors and also considered as the world’s most colorful pageant. There is also the charm of being surrounded by tropical plantations in the hills and the most important cash crop is Ceylon tea, samples of which can easily be purchased in the city. The Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a temple in the city of Kandy in Sri Lanka. It was built within the royal palace complex which houses the only surviving relic of Buddha, a tooth, which is venerated by Buddhists. The relic has played an important role in the local politics since ancient times and it’s believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country, which caused the ancient kings to protect it with great effort. Kandy was the capital of the Sinhalese Kings from 1592 to 1815, fortified by the terrain of the mountains which was difficult to approach. Today, the city is a world heritage site declared by UNESCO, partly due to the temple. Day tour of Kandy Sri Lanka
Tour Summery
Transfer from & to
From Colombo International Airport / Your hotel in Colombo Or in Negombo Standard Starting time of the tour is 07.00am
Duration
One way-Approximately 03 and half hours
Ideal time of the tour
Throughout the year
You will visit
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Temple of
ToothKandy
Kandy City
Tour
Peradeniya Royal
Botanical Garden
Travel Tips
- Wear long pants and shirts/t shirts which cover your knees and shoulders when you visit the Temple of tooth Day tour of Kandy Sri Lanka
- We provide unlimited mineral water bottles for your tour
- There are plenty of recommendable local cafes and restaurants where you can have a snack or lunch.
- Bring your camera to capture the amazing spots of the tour Day tour of Kandy Sri Lanka