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Kandy - The Last KIngdom of
Sri Lanka A Word Heritage City Kandy is the famous city of Sinhala history, culture, religion and pageantry. The Kandyan Kingdom was the last independent state in Sri Lanka. It withstood the onslaught of three invading European armies for over two centuries. Kandy can be explored on foot, with the higher altitude making the climate conducive to long walks. The city is visually rich with its narrow streets lined with old buildings full of character, and crowded with people. The Municipal Market has colourful displays of fruit and vegetables, textiles and clothing. The Kandy Lake provides an attractive focal point to the town. |
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The Temple of the Tooth The Temple of the Tooth houses the most sacred Buddhist relic, the Tooth of Lord Buddha. Buiilt in 15th Century by King Wimaladharmasuriya. |
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Kandy Perahara - August
The annual festival of Dalada Maligawa Kandy Asala Perahara one of the most colorful events been happening since 15th century. The peripheral is colorful and you would be listing to traditional Sinhala Music and see the Kandyan style of Dancing. The most fascinating is the Traditional Rituals practiced in the perahara conducted for two weeks in order to greet the land and it's people. |
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Kandy Lake-
The shady path surrounding the lake provides a view of the hills and the town. The last Sinhalese King created the lake in 1806. |
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Kandyan Dance-
A nightlong ceremony to honour the God Kohomba became the focus of a style of dance perfected in Kandy under royal patronage. The religious performances require about 50 male dancers dressed in silver belts, beaded breastplates, anklets and headdresses jangling as they swirl and skip to the rhythm of 10 drums. Today, the Kandyan dances are often performed by women, and tend to emphasise the graceful rather than the acrobatic elements of the dance. |
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Gadaladeniya Vihraya- Gadaladeniya Viharaya was built on a hilltop around the 14th Century. Faded paintings provide many clues as to the manner in which the temple was built. The art is believed to be South Indian. |
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Lankathilaka Viharaya- Lankathilaka Vihraya is of the same period as Gadaladeniya Viharaya (14th Century), but more in the traditional Sinhalese style. There is elaborate stone and woodwork in the shrine rooms for the four guardian deities. |
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Kataragama Devale at Embekke-
Kataragama Devale at Embekke was also built in the 14th Century to house an image of the God Skanda, the Kataragama deity. The entire wooden structure is carved with mythical and other figures. |
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Peradeniya Botanical Gardens-
Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is a 60 hectare (147 acre) garden and is the largest in Sri Lanka. Ideal for walkers, you can also bike or drive through it. |
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Gangarama Viharaya-
This 15th Century Temple has best Kandyan Era paintings. |
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Degaldoruwa Cave Temple- 15th Century Cave Temple has Kandyan Era Paintings and Buddha Image. |
| Galmaduwa- | |
| Hanguranketa Devalaya and Palce- | |
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Udawatta Kale- The Royal Forest Reserve of Kandyan Kingdom is a great Bird watching spot. |
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Elephant Bathing at Katugastota- |
| Kandy National Museum- | |
| Asgiriya and Malwatu Temple Monasteries- | |
| British Garrison Cementry- | |
| Kandy War Cemetry- | |