Central Hills
Kandy
The cultural capital and home of the sacred Temple of the Tooth, set around a peaceful lake.
About
About Kandy
Kandy is the cultural capital of Sri Lanka and the island's last royal capital, set around a peaceful lake in the central hills. A UNESCO World Heritage city, it is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the most revered Buddhist shrine in the country, which holds a tooth of the Buddha. Kandy blends sacred sites, gardens and a lively city around its lake.
Highlights
Top things to do
- Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya
- Watch a Kandyan cultural dance performance
- Browse the city markets and temples
Good to know
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you visit in July or August, the Esala Perahera is one of Asia's most spectacular festivals.
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