The
hill capital of Sri Lanka founded in the
14th Century AD, and the last kingdom of
Sri Lankan kings before it fell to the British
in 1815. The Temple of the Tooth Relic which
houses the sacred Tooth Relic of "Lord
Buddha" is the most significant building
in the city and is a place of veneration
for the Buddhists world over. Kandy is the
most visited and photographed city. The
journey to Kandy presents the traveller
with a cross section of what Sri Lanka has
to offer in landscape and scenery. The rice
fields and pretty villages depict facets
of Sri Lanka. Besides the temple of the
tooth relic is the audience hall, which
is a fine example of the architecture of
the Kandyan era.
Kandy Perahera
- The period July-August is the Esala
Perahera (Perahera means Procession) season
in Sri Lanka. The Sinhalese term 'perahera'
means a train of musicians, dancers, acrobats
and other performers usually accompanied
by a number of elephants parading the
streets in celebration of a religious
event. (This is a "must see"
event.)
Other attractions in Kandy
Peradeniya Royal Botanical garden - No
visit to Kandy is complete without seeing
the Royal Botanical Gardens. The garden
consist of nearly 150 acres dedicated
to the flora of Sri Lanka. There are over
110 endemic plants. A striking feature
is the avenue of royal palms begun in
1905.
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage - A home
to orphaned Elephants.
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