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Kandy
Tourism
Kandy, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka is a major tourist
destination.
(115km. from Colombo at 465 meters above sea level). Famous for the
Temple of the Tooth and many other temples the city could be called
the cultural capital of the island.
Kandy Perahera, the pageant of the temple of tooth where Buddha's
tooth is kept is held either in July or August each year to parade
the golden caskets is a must see itenary if one is visiting Sri
Lanka during these months. The final night procession is the most
spectacular event of the country. More than 50 elephants parade the
city accompanied by the drummers, dancers and chieftains.
The city established in the 15th century was the last royal capital
where 2500 years of royal rule ended. This bustling market town is
rich in cultural diversity has plenty of iteneries to offer to the
tourists from songs dances and handy crafts to ancient temples and
adventure activities. Kandy is a good transit point to the cultural
triangle to the north or hill country to the south. The city is also
a good source of souvenirs or to experience many cultural
performances at it's various hotels in the city.
Source:
sri-lanka.saarctourism.org
Things
To Do and See in Kandy
Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy
The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the
Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic
site
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens,
Kandy
Attraction type: Garden; Scenic/historic walking area
Horton Plains National Park,
Kandy
Along with plenty of wildlife, a cliff known as World's End is a
top
attraction at this park.
Attraction type: National park
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