Kandy

Cultural Soul of the Hill Country

Central Highlands

About Kandy

Kandy, a hill-country gem, is famed for the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a sacred Buddhist site. Visitors witness Kandyan dance performances and explore Peradeniya's gem markets. The city's spice gardens and Radisson Hotel offer cultural and culinary immersion. Nearby Hatton's tea estates and shallow-pit mines reveal Sri Lanka's dual heritage of gems and agriculture. Kandy's misty landscapes and traditions epitomize the island's cultural soul.

What You'll See & Do

Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic

Peradeniya gem markets & spice gardens

Hatton tea estates and shallow-pit mines

Tours That Visit Kandy

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Colombo – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Spice Garden & Three-Temples Loop – Colombo

Full Day (Approx. 13–14 hours)

FromUSD 130

Colombo – Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Spice Garden & Three-Temples Loop – Colombo

A thoughtfully curated full-day tour for wildlife enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and heritage lovers who want to experience Sri Lanka's iconic elephant sanctuary, aromatic spice traditions, and Kandyan-era temple architecture—all nestled in the scenic foothills near Kandy.

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