Kandy Lake or Kiri Muhuda as it is known locally, translating to 'sea of milk', is a manmade body of water established by the ancient kings of Sri Lanka. Sitting right smack in the middle of the city centre facing the Royal Palace, the lake is adorned with a vintage bathing site the queen used to grace via an underground tunnel from the palace grounds. Deemed a sacred lake one cannot fish there, but feeding the millions of fish seen swimming on the surface of the water is wholly encouraged with popcorn sellers offering little packets to passers-by for this purpose. You can opt to enjoy a leisurely stroll along the path skirting the lake or take a boat ride to the little islet located in its centre.