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Kandy: The Heartbeat of Sri Lankan Heritage
Kandy which is located in the central hills is just 115km away from the capital city of Colombo. On your way to Kandy, you will witness a nature one will marvel at. The scenic backdrops possess tremendous beauty.
On entering Kandy, you will experience a genuine difference in this golden city. The city is very famous for its Sri Dalada Maligawa where the remains of Tooth relic of Lord Buddha is being deposited. Every year the Tooth relic is uninstalled form the original place and carried along in a procession and re placed. This procession is held for nearly 10 Days and celebrated with drummers, whip crackers and many more artists.
The city of Kandy lets you experience a whole new culture and traditions. The city which was established in the 15th century was the last Royal capital ending the 2500 years of Royal rule. Some of the most interesting places to visit in Kandy would be,
Highlights
- The Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
- The Old Royal Palace Compound
- Lankatilaka and Gadaladeniya Temples
- Embekke Devalaya
- Arts and Crafts
- Royal Botanical Gardens