Kandy in Sri Lanka

Kandy Tours

Kandy was established in the 14th century and was the last independent city and capital of the Singhalese kingdom. Despite successfully defying many invaders for over 300 years, including fierce Portuguese and Dutch colonialists, the city fell to the British in the 19th century. Today, Kandy stands proudly with its fusion of colonial, Buddhist and post-independent Bawa architecture that adorn its streets, whilst enveloping a manmade lake. The city’s outskirts are provincial and incredibly scenic, with abounding rubber and tea plantations and paddy fields. Each year, Kandy hosts the world renowned Esala Perahera, a magnificently regal parade, complete with decorated elephants, trumpet fanfare and costumed drummers.

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Heritage & Culture

Nature & Landscapes

Highlights

Tooth Temple
Magnificent Hills
Tea Plantations
Kandy Lake
Traditional Dance Performances

14 Days: from $3,290 USD / person

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Places to Stay

Clove Villa

Style: Boutique

Aptly dubbed a place of unpretentious luxury with its great service, Clove Villa is situated near Kandy in the surrounding hill country and provides easy access to the cityﾒs main sights.

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Elephant Stables

Style: Boutique

Situated 15 minutes drive from Kandy, and perched on a hill overlooking the city, The Elephant Stables is a fascinating and lovingly preserved colonial period bungalow that is steeped in British history.

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Ellerton Bungalow

Style: Boutique

Secluded in a quaint plantation in the Hill Country, Ellerton is a charming boutique hotel set half an hour south of Kandy.

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Other Interesting Places

Bandarawela is a scenic hill town that nestles at the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea region in the Badulla district. The pleasing climate and verdant scenery make it an all-year-round getaway destination. The erstwhile colonial town offers a balanced mix of cultural attractions and natural wonders worthy of exploration.

Bandarawela

Pallepola is a typical rural town close to Matale, set at the heart of Sri Lanka’s picturesque Central Province. The tranquil surroundings dotted with verdant farms and coconut plantations make for a relaxing getaway.

Pallepola

Explore architectural and cultural wonders at Anamadua that showcase the Buddhist heritage of Sri Lanka. Set in the northwest, Anamadua’s ancient rock inscriptions and Buddhist temples such as Parmakanda Vihara are as much sites of archeological significance as of historic appeal

Anamaduwa

Discover the many marvels of Gal Oya National Park, one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries. Located 3.5 hours from Kandy, the park area includes the magnificent Senanayake reservoir, the country’s largest man-made lake.

Gal Oya National Park

Kurunegala is essentially a beautiful and busy ‘junction’ town, as it would have been called in its colonial heyday. It acts as a crossover or interchange point between your important Sri Lankan destinations of Colombo and Anuradhapura or even Kandy and Puttalam.

Kurunegala

Kalpitiya is one of those rarities of the 21st century – an isolated piece of paradise with astounding natural beauty but still relatively unexplored by tourism.

Kalpitiya

Jaffna is the capital city of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, and has always been a major hub for its deep, creative culture of Hindu tradition.

Jaffna

Udawalawe National Park lies southeast of Colombo and rests at the feet of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. There are believed to be 250 wild elephants who have made Udawalawe their home, with a further 200 who roam around.

Udawalawe National Park

Mirissa and Weligama are small towns known for their famous stilt fishermen and dolphins, located on the southern coastal tip of Sri Lanka, just 200 kms from the Equator.

Mirissa/Weligama

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