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Surrounded by the central hills of the Country, Kandy is a city rich in history and traditional culture. The last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka before the country came under British Rule the city is home to several monuments which depict the culture of the country. The focal point of this historic city is the Temple of the Tooth or Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred of Buddhist sites in the country. Originally a part of the Royal Palace, the temple houses the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha. It is said that the temple of the tooth in Kandy was the last of several temples built to house the relic, the central symbol of the Sri Lankan monarchy. The major highlight of this tour is the visit to Ambuluwawa temple which will leave you speechless with the surrounding views for sure!
• Hassle free hotel pick up and drop off
• Visit Ambuluwawa temple for spell bounded views
• Explore the last kingdom of Sri Lanka – Kandy
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Surrounded by the central hills of the Country, Kandy is a city rich in history and traditional culture. The last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka before the country came under British Rule the city is home to several monuments which depict the culture of the country. The focal point of this historic city is the Temple of the Tooth or Sri Dalada Maligawa, the most sacred of Buddhist sites in the country. Originally a part of the Royal Palace, the temple houses the relic of the tooth of Lord Buddha. It is said that the temple of the tooth in Kandy was the last of several temples built to house the relic, the central symbol of the Sri Lankan monarchy. The major highlight of this tour is the visit to Ambuluwawa temple which will leave you speechless with the surrounding views for sure!
• Hassle free hotel pick up and drop off
• Visit Ambuluwawa temple for spell bounded views
• Explore the last kingdom of Sri Lanka – Kandy
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ambuluwawa Temple Hiti Pilimaya, Ambuluwawa Trigonometrical Station, Ambuluwaawa ICC Road, 58675, Sri Lanka
Ambuluwawa is a biodiversity complex and Sri Lanka’s first multi-religious sanctuary situated in the central highlands of the country. Situated at a height of 3567 feet above the sea level, Ambuluwawa Temple in Gampola is a magnificent structure that enthralls you with its elegance. The views of the surrounding valleys and mountains from the top of this temple are sure to leave the visitors spellbound. The temple consists of worshiping places for all four religions practiced in Sri Lanka.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. The temple of the tooth houses the left canine tooth of Lord Buddha after he was cremated in India. According to legend, Prince Dantha and Princess Hemamali of India smuggled it to Sri Lanka due to the warring regions of India, in order to keep it safe from destruction. Because of the power shifts among the kingdoms in Sri Lanka, the sacred relic was housed in many temples before it found its way to the sacred shrine of the current temple constructed by King Vimaladharmasuriya I during the era of the Kandyan kingdom in the 16th century AC, which is also the last kingdom of the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
It is no secret that Kandy is a romantic destination thanks to its regal and colonial charm. The lake also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka built by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe. Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe flooded paddy fields in order to construct the iconic lake in the centre of the ancient city, constructing around it a white wall called “Walakulu Bemma” or Cloud Wall for its distinct shape. The wall remains unfinished as the kingdom was plagued by invaders, but today it gives character to your romantic excursion. The walk will be dotted with vendors selling everything from street food to lottery tickets and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Dance Show, 7 Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
With the showcasing of such graceful pageantry, along with being the first culture show of its kind in the country, the Kandy Lake Club does not only provide entertainment to the masses, but also preserves an integral and unique part of Sri Lankan culture and heritage. The Sri Lankan arts, dance and cultural heritage show displays a total number of 12 traditional dances and performances that originate from various parts of the country. Topped off with a fiery display of fire walking, an ancient act of devotion to Kataragama Deviyo, the Kandy Lake Club – Cultural Show certainly preserves an integral part of Sri Lankan culture and heritage.
Duration: 1 hour
