Kandy

Once the capital of the kingdom of Sinhalese, Kandy is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka Buddhist religion may be considered. Above sea level, is located 465m to 115km from Colombo has become a major tourist destination now, the last royal capital of Sri Lanka. Facing the serene Kandy Lake, Sri Dalada Maligawa ', is known as the' Temple of the Tooth Relic, "the major attractions of the city, dating back to the 16th century, carrying the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha moved from India to Sri Lanka in the 4th century, the golden box enshrines. Royal Palace (Royal Palace), just behind that some of these historic buildings into a museum depicting the royal exhibits of the Kandyan era has been renovated.

The best time to visit Kandy to the air of the city festival July / August. Taken You can see the annual festival known as the foreign tourists and Sri Lanka, the family contains a tooth relic of the golden box, the royal procession marched through the streets of the city in "Esala Maha Perahera" flock to Kandy. Last night procession of the most beautiful country can see thousands of events each year. Matrix of 75 or more caparisoned elephants, traditional dancers and drummers, flag bearers and chiefs, all colorful colorful traditional costumes wearing contains.

Kandy has a rich cultural heritage of the Buddhist temple. Also participate in the annual parade in the temple of the tooth injeopneun three of the four main Hindu shrines. Centrally located the bustling market in the city for tourists to enjoy the rich cultural diversity and variety. In many stores, hotels or select handicrafts on the open market or in one of the fresh fruit can be cultural performances.

Dalada Maligawa across the lake, one on the side, quietly surround the city below can enjoy the beautiful sight of the hill when you walk up to the 'View Point'. A pleasant stroll around the lake enjoying the cool fresh air in, it will always be a pleasant experience. Spend a day in the famous Botanical Garden Mahaweli river boundary, as stated in the orchid house, a vast well-maintained lawn and old trees will remember. Is the gateway to the hills and tea plantations, Kandy high and create a good transit point to the cultural triangle.