the city of kandy
The City of Kandy is currently the administrative capital of the Central province of Sri Lanka. It was also the capital city of the Kandyan Kings era. (1593 – 1815) City is a major tourist attraction since it is blessed by natural beauty. There are many attractions for tourists. The city is a sacred place for all Buddhists around the globe. Can be introduced as a major and popular tourist attraction in the island. The Temple of the Tooth Relic also known as Dalada Maligawa, can be considered as the major attraction of the city.
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Sigiriya Rock
Sigiriya rock commonly known by locals as the eighth wonder of the world is an ancient palace and a fortress complex has major archaeological significance. It attracts hundreds and thousands of tourists each year. And possibly one of the most visited tourist destination of the Island. The rock fortress is located 15 Kms away from […]
Monkeys of Sri Lanka
A total number of three (3) species on Monkeys can be found in the Island of Sri Lanka. Tufted gray langur and purple-faced leaf monkey are of Langurs species and Toque macaque is of macaque species. Endemic to Sri Lanka are Purple-faced leaf monkey and Toque macaque, while gray langur can also be found in […]
Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya is located in Amunugama, a village close to the city of Kandy. Famous for the splendid paintings that beautify its walls. these colourful painting examples depicts the ancient Kandyan art. The cave has been hollowed out of a rock which rose to a height of around 40 feet, and shelter the Shrine Room […]
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage was established in 1975 by the late Hon. Minister Kalugalle and currently managed by the Department of National Zoological Gardens Sri Lanka. Presently it is a home for 93 elephants. Getting ready for their daily bath at “Ma Oya” river Main idea behind the facility is to attract local and foreign […]
Kandy Lake
The Kandy Lake (Kiri-muhuda) A beautiful lake can be seen in front of the Temple of the Tooth Relic which is called “Kandy Lake”. It was a stretch of paddy fields called “Tigolwela” in the past. King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe built the lake converting the paddy fields. Since there was a beautiful pond named as […]
Kotmale Dam
kotmale dam The Kotmale dam is one of the five main head-work projects done under the Mahaweli Ganga Scheme. this is the most upstream of all. Kotmale dam is the first with an upstream concrete membrane. The power station is the first Sri Lankan underground station. The dam was ceremoniously declared open in 1985. There […]
Hotels in kandy
Grand Kandyan Hotel, Kandy
Earl's Regency Hotel, Kandy
