Joanna James
When travellers come to Sri Lanka, even for a short stay, one of the destinations that they'll never miss out on is Kandy! It's a cultural city with a different vibe, and you'll see a difference in everything you experience here.
Also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is considered the main attraction of the city. The sacred Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha is housed here, and to pay honourable respect for the same, Kandy Perahera (also known as Esala Perahera) is held in July- August every year.
Simply put, this is the Big Buddha version you find in Sri Lanka. Located atop a hill in Kandy, this attractive Buddha statue elegantly overlooks the entire Kandy city. This hill is called the 'Bahirawakanda' which means the ghost hill and once you are there, you may know how the name has come from the locals.
Did you know that the Buddhist Museum you find in Kandy is the first of its kind in the whole world? Yes, so during your stay at Earl's Regent Kandy, do not forget to explore this museum as well. It houses many articles, artifacts, and souvenirs from all over the world and you may enjoy them while also adoring the architectural designs of the museum building.
This is one of the most popular things to do in Kandy for anyone. Royal Botanical Gardens is located in Peradeniya, slightly away from Kandy, and indeed, is a paradise on earth. It spans an area of 147 acres and has over 4000 species of beautiful and rare plants. You'll be surely amazed by the collection of orchids and roses here!
Can there be anyone in this world who has never heard of Ceylon Tea? Of course, the best tea brand in the whole world. Sri Lanka (which was once known to the world as Ceylon) is the proud manufacturer of Ceylon Tea and the best place to know from A to Z about this tea brand, Ceylon Tea Museum is located in Hantana, Kandy.
Gampola was once considered a Royal Capital in Sri Lanka, and this temple comes from that era. Thus, it's considered one of the most ancient temples. It's a temple built on a rock (Panhalgala Rock) and when you closely observe this temple, you may see diverse rock inscriptions in both Sinhalese (the local language of Sri Lanka) and Tamil.
In Kandy and within close vicinity, you find many spice gardens, and tourists often visit at least one of these during their tours. Ranweli Spice Garden, Arunalu Spice Garden, and Lucky Land Spice Garden are some of the most popular ones out of all. Travelers get the chance to explore the cultivation sites and learn what they don't know from the English speaking agricultural experts.
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