Kandy (Sinhalese: මහනුවර Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Discover the best top things to do in Central Province, Sri Lanka including Castlereagh Reservoir, Narampanawa Bathing Place, Kande-ela Reservoir, Gregory Lake, Kandy Lake, Sembuwaththa Lake, Maussakalle Reservoir, Gurugal Oya Natural Pool.
Kandy (Sinhalese: මහනුවර Mahanuwara, pronounced [mahanuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி, pronounced [ˈkaɳɖi]) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988.
Discover the best top things to do in Kandy District, Sri Lanka including Kandy Garrison Cemetery, Tea Plantation Workers Museum and Archive, Lankatilaka Temple, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy Lake, Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Udawattekele Sanctuary, Ceylon Tea Museum, Kandy View Point, New Ranweli Spice Garden.
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