Want to escape the heat in the plains? Head over to the hill city of Kandy, locally known as Maha Nuvara. It is the second-largest city of Sri Lanka and an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination, especially for those belonging to the Theravada school.
The Kanday Perahera is the busiest time for religious visitors. There is also the charm of being surrounded by tropical plantations in the hills and the most important cash crop is Ceylon tea, samples of which can easily be purchased in the city.
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Kandy Travel Guide
All Hotels in Kandy
Kandy hotels and resorts at the best rates, from five-star resorts such as Mahaweli Reach Hotel, to budget accommodation Read More»
Kandy Attractions
A major attraction in Kandy, Sri Dalada Maligawa has a tooth relic of the Lord Buddha displayed once every six years. Read More»
Kandy Restaurants
Despite being the second largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo, Kandy is a relatively quiet and peaceful town. This Read More»
Kandy Nightlife
Despite having the distinction of being the second largest-city in Sri Lanka after Colombo, Kandy doesn't have too much Read More»
Kandy Shopping
There are many shops in central Kandy selling antique jewelry and silver belts and a government-run emporium called Read More»
Kandy Activities
Kandy is also known as the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka, and offers numerous adventurous activities. From elephant trekking Read More»
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