A park with a majestic view Wales Park is known for its mesmerizing view. It is situated at the top of a hill in the center of the Kandy city overlooking the Kandy Lake. This park is also known as The Royal Palace Park, Wace Park or Rajawasala Park. Wales Park is located at Rajapihilla...Read More
The garden above the royal palace The Udawattekele Sanctuary is a 257 acre large forest reserve in Kandy, famous for its extensive avifauna. It is a paradise for trekkers and nature lovers to explore and indulge in the tranquil beauty of nature. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is situated on the hillside behind the Temple of the Tooth...Read More
Reflection of the Kandy Kingdom The Royal Palace of Kandy is the last Royal Palace built in Sri Lanka and is located on north of the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The ancient Sri Lankan tradition was that the protector of the relic was the ruler of the land. Therefore, the Royal Palace was once a part...Read More
Nature showcased at its best The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya is regarded as one of the best botanical gardens in Asia. It is the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka extending to 147 acres bordering the Mahaweli River. Each year over two million visitors come to enjoy the beauty of this spectacular park which...Read More
Journey back to pre-colonial Ceylon The National Museum of Kandy is located on the north shore of the Kandy Lake next to the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The Royal Palace of Kandy was the last palace built in Sri Lanka as Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era. Part of the...Read More
The temple on a rock The Lankatilaka Vihara temple is considered as the most unique architectural masterpiece created during the Gampola era under the patronage of King Buwanekabahu IV. It is also known as the Blue Temple and is located in the village of Hiyarapitiya in the Udunuwara area of Kandy. The history of the Lankatilaka...Read More
Magic of Kandy right before your eyes If you want to enjoy the amazing views over the lake and city of Kandy in a blink of an eye, there is Arthur’s Seat which is a breathtaking spot offering a high angle view of the mesmerizing beauty of the Kandy city. The Kandy View Point is...Read More
Poignant Reminder of Sri Lanka’s colonial era British Garrison Cemetery is a cemetery in Kandy which contains 195 graves of British nationals who died during the colonial times. It was established in 1817 just after British conquered Kandy and is located just behind the Temple of the Tooth Relic. The cemetery is presently maintained by...Read More
Everything about tea Tantalize your taste buds with the heavenly taste of pure Ceylon Tea at the Ceylon Tea Museum in Hantane Kandy. This museum is located four kilometers south of Kandy on the Hantane Road. The uniqueness of the Ceylon Tea Museum is that it was once a functioning tea factory which was abandoned...Read More
Amazing wood carvings and great architecture The Embekke Devalaya lies about 8 miles from Kandy in Udu Nuwara. The Embekke Devalaya is renowned for its elaborate woodcarvings, pillars and other structures. The enticing wood carvings of the Embekke Devalaya was identified by UNESCO as one of the finest woodcarvings in the world. The history of...Read More
