Colombo Trip Overview
The gateway to all of this hill-country action is Kandy; City of Kings, Sri Lanka’s second city and the island’s undisputed historical and cultural capital. The temple of Tooth can be considered as the most iconic place in Kandy but it has more than one attraction a city of delightful chaos, with its bustling streets, ancient temples, colonial architecture, aristocratic gardens and the glorious Kandy lake forming the backdrop to a perfect few days among Sri Lanka’s lush green hills.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Additional Info
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
The gateway to all of this hill-country action is Kandy; City of Kings, Sri Lanka’s second city and the island’s undisputed historical and cultural capital. The temple of Tooth can be considered as the most iconic place in Kandy but it has more than one attraction a city of delightful chaos, with its bustling streets, ancient temples, colonial architecture, aristocratic gardens and the glorious Kandy lake forming the backdrop to a perfect few days among Sri Lanka’s lush green hills.
• Enjoy personalized attention on a private tour
• Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
• Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with a travel guide driver
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The temple of tooth houses the sacred tooth of Lord Buddha. The legend says that the sacred tooth of the Buddha was snatched from the Buddha`s funeral pyre in India in 483 BC and was smuggled to Sri Lanka hidden in the hair of a princess and smuggled into Sri Lanka.It was believed that whoever had the custody of the tooth, had the right to rule the country.The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic was built by the Kandyan kings between 1687-1707 and 1747-1782 and was part of the royal palace. The shrine receives many worshipers and tourists. Sri Lankan Buddhists believe they must complete at least one pilgrimage to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in their lifetime. To worship here improves one`s karmic lot immeasurably.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya Road, Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka
Just outside of Kandy is the lovely Peradeniya Botanic Garden, who once were reserved exclusively for Kandyan royalty. Today is it open to the public, making it the largest botanic garden in Sri Lanka, covering 60 hectares. Here you will find a beautiful collection of orchids, cannonball trees, coconut palm trees, a spice garden, giant bamboo, rubber trees, as well as a stately avenue of royal palms that were planted in 1950. Visitors can find a wealth of deliciously smelling plants in Kandy’s spice gardens from pepper and nutmeg to cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue, Bahirawa Kanda Rd, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya at Bahirawakanda is a very attractive and hilly place in the Kandy Town. A giant statue of Lord Buddha is situated at the top of the hill and it is considered as the city’s most notable and religious monument. Visitors can climb to the top of the hill within an hour, but should be aware of rising temperatures during noon. Once you have reached the peak, bahivara kanda, or devil’s hill, offers panoramic views of Kandy and its surrounding area. The statue itself can be seen from most places throughout the city and is particularly enchanting.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kandy Lake, Centre of Kandy City, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Kandy Lake is a dominating part of Kandy city, and you can`t miss it! The lake is charming and peaceful and is our absolute favorite part of Kandy.The lake was created in 1807 by the last ruler of the kingdom of Kandy. In the middle of the lake is a small island used by the emperor`s personal harem. Later the British used it to store ammunition, and they were the ones who built the fortress style parapet around the area.
Duration: 1 hour
