Hill Gateway
Kandy
The last royal capital — the Temple of the Tooth, Kandyan dance, and misty lake walks.
About Kandy
Nestled in a bowl of green hills beside a glittering lake, Kandy was the last stronghold of Sri Lankan royalty before British rule — and the city has lost none of its ceremonial grandeur. The sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic draws pilgrims from across Asia; the Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens spread across 147 acres of extraordinary tropical flora; and evening Kandyan cultural performances blend fire, drumming, and traditional dance into something genuinely electrifying.
Best time to visit
January – April & August – September
Region
Hill Gateway
What makes this destination unforgettable
Curated experiences and landmark moments handpicked by our travel designers.
Temple of the Tooth Relic (UNESCO)
Kandyan Cultural Dance & Fire Show
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
Kandy Lake morning walk
Batik workshop and artisan studios
Private Kandyan cooking class
Journeys through Kandy
These itineraries include curated time at this destination with private guides and premium stays.
Island-wide · 7 days
Classic Sri Lanka — 7 Days
The essential Sri Lanka circuit — elephant orphanages, Sigiriya Rock, cave temples, scenic train, Ella trails, and the golden southern coast.
Island-wide · 10 days
Grand Ceylon Discovery — 10 Days
A deeper journey through Sri Lanka — the Cultural Triangle, Kandy, tea highlands, scenic train, Ella, Udawalawe elephant safari, and the southern coastline.
Island-wide · 14 days
Ultimate Ceylon Explorer — 14 Days
Two weeks of immersive island life — from the Cultural Triangle and Kandy highlands to Ella, dual wildlife safaris, the southern coast, and the wild east.
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