Food & CookingKandy, Sigiriya, EllaDuration on request
Sri Lankan Cooking Class
Learn to cook rice and curry with local spices, then enjoy what you make.
Price on request
Introduction
Discover Kandy
Kandy was the last capital of Sri Lanka's kings and is today the island's cultural heart. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits beside the city's scenic lake.
Surrounded by forested hills, Kandy is a gateway to the hill country and a base for botanical gardens, traditional dance and tea country.
Highlights
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Kandyan dance performances
Things to do
- Evening puja at the Temple
- Walk around Kandy Lake
- Explore Peradeniya Gardens
- Visit a spice garden
Travel tips
- Cover shoulders and knees at the Temple
- Remove shoes before entering temples
- Book early for the Perahera season
Gallery
Kandy in pictures
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Things to do
Experiences in this Destination
Food & CookingCulture & HeritageKandyDuration on request
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Visit Sri Lanka's most revered Buddhist temple in the heart of Kandy.
Price on request
Wellness & AyurvedaGalle, Mirissa, KandyDuration on request
Ayurveda Wellness Treatment
Relax with a traditional Ayurvedic treatment during your trip.
Price on request
Tour Packages
Journeys including Kandy
Island Explorer Tours10 days / 9 nights8 destinations
Classic Sri Lanka Island Explorer
Ancient kingdoms, hill country, wildlife and the southern coast in one complete journey.
Price on request
Honeymoon & Couple Tours8 days / 7 nights5 destinations
Romantic Sri Lanka Honeymoon
Misty hills, private moments and sunsets on the southern coast — designed for two.
Price on request
Cultural Tours5 days / 4 nights5 destinations
Cultural Triangle Heritage Journey
Five UNESCO-listed wonders — ancient capitals, cave temples and Lion Rock.
Price on request
Family Tours7 days / 6 nights4 destinations
Sri Lanka Family Adventure
Elephants, train rides and beach days at a pace that works for every age.
Price on request
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