Day Tour of Kandy
The Heart of Culture and Tradition
Kandy is one of the most scenic cities and the second largest city of Sri Lanka. Get completed your holiday visiting this gateway of central highlands with our Kandy day tour. Take blessings from Kandy temple which is home to the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha and explore its enchanting complex, stroll along the royal botanical garden of Peradeniya, walk through and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Kandy lake, visit to the international cricket stadium, witness cultural dance performance, hop on trio temples – Gadaladeniya temple; Lankathilaka temple and Emebekke devala and explore many sites which boasts the unique architecture of Kandyan kingdom. At the end of the tour go on shopping where you can buy traditional Kandyan souvenirs such like batiks, colorful gems, wooden sculptures to take back home!
Is this day tour for me?
This tour is ideal for those who love to explore the culture and are fans of elephants in particular.
Can it be Tailor-Made?
Yes, we can customize the tour for you. If you wish to go to any place not mentioned in the route, simply inform us in advance and we will make the arrangements.
When To go
Throughout the year is ideal. This tour usually begins at 7.00a.m as mornings are the ideal time to visit the Pinnawella elephant orphanage.
Transfers
Hotel – Tour Attractions – Hotel
Tour In Detail
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Established in 1975, Pinnawala elephant orphanage is a breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. The aim of the orphanage is to protect and care for the orphaned elephants in the jungles of the island. A natural habitat is presented to the elephants where they are taken to the river twice a day and elephants below three years are bottle fed by volunteers.
Royal Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Kandy are renowned for their beautiful flowers and trees; orchids in particular. The name Royal comes in because they were once upon a time only open to the Kandyan royalty. With 60 hectares of land, covering 2500 square feet, this is Sri Lanka’s largest and most impressive Botanical Gardens.
Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Golden Temple or the Temple of the Tooth is a venerated Buddhist worship location as it preserves the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. A noticeable feature of the Temple is the golden canopy that makes it easily identifiable from far away.
Spice Garden
Enjoy Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices in a garden where it smells of cinnamons, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace that overwhelm your senses! A garden with most spectacular specimens that are bound to make you realize that the Sri Lankan culture has so much to offer than what maybe shown from the outskirts.
Kandy View Point
Kandy, the Cultural City of Sri Lanka, known for its natural beauty and traditional ways, Kandy will definitely be one of the best highlights of Sri Lanka. Take a sightseeing tour around the wonderful city of Kandy and grant yourself an awesome view of the heart of Kandy.
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