The last kingdom of the Sinhalese, home to the Sacred Tooth Relic and a lake-side temple complex — here is how to experience Kandy beyond the crowds.
Cradled by hills around a serene lake, Kandy was the last capital of the island's kings and remains its spiritual heart. It is a place of ceremony, devotion, and quiet beauty.
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
The Sri Dalada Maligawa houses a tooth of the Buddha and is one of Buddhism's most revered sites. Visit during a daily puja, when drummers play and pilgrims gather with lotus blooms.
Beyond the temple
Stroll the lake at dusk, browse the Kandy market, and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya. If your timing aligns, the Esala Perahera in July or August is one of Asia's most spectacular processions.
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