Kandy

Kandy

Panorama photo of Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa) at sunrise, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. This is a panorama photo of Kandy Lake and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy at sunrise, Central Province of Sri Lanka, Asia. Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka, and is home to beautiful Kandy Lake, a great place to visit for a walk at sunrise. The Sacred City of Kandy is one of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka and is a popular tourist destination thanks to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Temple of the Tooth, Sri Dalada Maligawa).

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It’s set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city’s heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

In the nearby Peradeniya suburb, the Royal Botanic Gardens is known for its orchid collection and massive palm trees. The Ceylon Tea Museum, in a former tea factory, has a library and exhibits that explore Sri Lanka’s history as a major exporter of the beverage. Kandy is also a gateway to the Knuckles Mountains, a popular destination for hiking and camping.

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Temple of Tooth Relic

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Pinnawala
Elephant Orphanage

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Botanical Garden

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