Kandy

Kandy is Sri Lanka’s cultural capital and one of the island’s most important heritage destinations. Surrounded by green hills, the city is best known for the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist landmark and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can explore Kandy Lake, traditional cultural performances, royal history, botanical gardens, local markets, and nearby tea-growing landscapes. With its spiritual atmosphere, rich traditions, scenic surroundings, and central location, Kandy is an essential stop on cultural, wellness, heritage, and hill-country journeys through Sri Lanka.