Sri Lanka’s Most Sacred City

Kandy is nestled in a valley surrounded by emerald hills. Home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism’s holiest shrines.

Must-See

• Temple of Sacred Tooth – Buddha’s tooth relic
• Kandy Lake – 4km scenic walk, built 1807
• Royal Palace Ruins – Ancient palace complex
• Botanical Gardens – 4,000+ plant species

Tips

• Best: Nov-Mar (cool, dry)
• Stay: 2-3 nights
• Festival: Esala Perahera (Jul-Aug) – 100 elephants
• Budget: $15-30/night guesthouses