3 Reasons to Visit Kandy, Sri Lanka - An Inside Look

Do you consider yourself a nature lover? Who doesn't, right? Scenic views in your travels is a must for everyone to capture in your hearts to cherish forever. A scenic view is like a balm, that removes all your worries and you get to appreciate nature and just bask in all its wonderful goodness. Likewise, when in Kandy you will receive all these benefits abundantly. Kandy isn't miserly with views, everywhere you look has something wonderful to offer you. Head to Kandy Highlands, which isolated only thirty minutes away from the main city. Here, you'll witness a breathtaking view of mountainous forests. You can do this in the comforts of your hotel room or by sitting down for a good meal. And when the weather is a bit gloomy, you'll bear witness to heavy clouds enveloping the mountains offering a heavenly view. Besides, Sri Lanka's mountainous terrain is like none other in Southeast Asia. A truly incredible experience it is. If you're looking for luxury hotels in Kandy for accommodation, there are hotels in the likes of Mahaweli Reach Hotel that offer a good experience and comfort.

Sri Lanka does not just offer views of mountains and beaches, although that might be the elements the country is known for. Sri Lanka has some impeccable history and cultural treasures you'll need to explore for a first-hand experience. In Kandy, you can study how the Sri Lankan tea, a popular brew worldwide, is processed. You can learn how the tea plants are taken care of, grown, and harvested. You'll also see how the tea is then processed and packed too. Visitors are also allowed to order a pot of tea to taste it. A hot pot of tea in Kandy's mild cold weather is truly a treat! The Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth is another iconic feature of this city. The temple holds an important relic of the Buddhist world, the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. You can take a walk through the museum, temples, shrines and other revered places around this place.

With the mountains, tea and temples covered, there is another reason to visit Kandy. The place is located ideally to many spots that were filmed in movies. In the Kandy Highlands, you'll pass through many locations that made into movies. One of the locations that were shot was the massive rock wall in Kandy which was featured in Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom. Remember the bridge scene with the hanging rope? That's the spot in Kandy. Although the bridge is no more, you can still see this beautiful wall! Besides, hike up to the cliffs to enjoy an incredible view.