Elephant Bathing & Feeding ExperienceFamily Fun
Elephant Bathing & Feeding Experience
Spend time with elephants: walking, bathing and feeding.
Central Province
Kandy
The hill capital and home of the Sacred Tooth Relic.
Best time: December to AprilStay: 1-2 nights
About Kandy
Kandy is the cultural heart of Sri Lanka and the last royal capital of the island, set among mountains, tea plantations and rainforest. It is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, which houses a relic of Lord Buddha and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Around the central lake you will find the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, traditional Kandyan dance and drum performances, spice gardens, gem museums and craft workshops.
Highlights
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Kandy Lake
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Kandyan dance and drum show
Spice and gem visits
Things to Do
- Visit the Temple of the Tooth
- Stroll around Kandy Lake
- Explore the Botanical Gardens
- Watch a Kandyan cultural show
- Tour a spice garden
Travel Tips
The evening puja at the temple is the best time to experience it
Dress modestly for the temple
The Esala Perahera festival in July or August is spectacular but very busy; book early
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Experiences
Things to Do in Kandy
Temple of the Sacred Tooth RelicCulture & Heritage
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit the shrine that holds the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.
Kandyan Dance & Drum PerformanceCulture & Heritage
Kandyan Dance & Drum Performance
Traditional dancers and drummers in colourful costume.
Royal Botanical Gardens, PeradeniyaNature & Adventure
Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
Orchids, spices and giant trees beside the Mahaweli River.
Spice Garden, Gem & Craft Village VisitsCulture & Heritage
Spice Garden, Gem & Craft Village Visits
Meet spice experts and see gems and crafts being made.
Scenic Hill Country Train RideNature & Adventure
Scenic Hill Country Train Ride
A slow, scenic train ride through tea country and misty hills.
Tours
Package 01
Package 02Package 03
Packages That Visit Kandy
Package 0111-Day Ancient Cities & Hill Country Tour
Highlights
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Yapahuwa, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sinharaja / Udawalawe and a Bentara river cruise.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation (10 nights), air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.
Package 02Classic 7-Day Sri Lanka Explorer
Highlights
Negombo, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Whale Watching in Mirissa.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.
Package 037-Day Tea Country, Safari & Whale Watching Tour
Highlights
Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth, two days in Nuwara Eliya, Yala Safari, Mirissa Whale Watching and the Madu River.
Includes
Standard BB accommodation, air-conditioned vehicle transport, entrance fees.