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Kandy
The sacred hill capital of Sri Lanka
07.2936° N · 80.6414° E
Home of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy is a UNESCO-listed hill city wrapped around a peaceful lake and surrounded by green mountains.
Kandy was the last royal capital of Sri Lanka and remains the island's cultural and spiritual heart. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) houses Buddhism's most revered relic and comes alive during evening ceremonies.
Stroll around Kandy Lake, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, catch a traditional Kandyan dance show and enjoy the view from the city's hillside viewpoints.
Top things to do in Kandy
01Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
02Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens
03Kandy Lake walk
04Kandyan cultural dance show
05Kandy View Point
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