Rail

Intercity express trains are available between Colombo and Kandy which are hassle free and scenic. The journey takes around 3 hours to reach.

Temple of the tooth

Tooth Relic Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is considered the foremost sacred place of worship in the Buddhist world. It is believed to house the left upper canine tooth of Lord Buddha himself. Monks of the two chapters of Malwatte and Asgiriya conduct daily worship in the inner chamber of the temple. The relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country.

Kandy Lake

Kandy Lake is situated in the heart of the hill city of Kandy. Kandy Lake, the main body of water in the city of Kandy in central Sri Lanka, is a man-made lake created in 1807 by the last Sinhalese king of Kandy. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. The lake has a perimeter of 2.1 miles and a maximum depth of 60 feet. It is situated by the side of the Temple of the tooth. Kandy was chosen as a Royal City because of its strategic position, and as a religious centre.

Pinnawala

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated in the northwest of the town of Kegalle, halfway between the present capital Colombo and the ancient royal residence. It was established in 1975 by the Sri Lanka wildlife department in a 25 acre coconut property near the Maha Oya river. The orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection for the orphaned elephants found in the jungle.

Royal Botanical Garden

This is situated about 5.5 km to the west from the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It includes more than 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres, at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

Kandy City Centre

This is the most modern commercial complex in Sri Lanka. The Complex is designed with ultra modern features yet preserving the iconic Kandyan architecture. It is a fully equipped supermarket with a variety of restaurants, an entertainment zone and a well-designed food court.

Jayamali Batik Studio

This shop has many varieties of Batik wall hangings, Silk Designer Saris, Silk Scarves, Cotton Shirts, Beach Wraps, Sarongs, Blouses, Table Clothes, Cushion Covers, Bags, Greeting Cards and many more.

Waruna Antiques

This store has a wide and varied collection of smaller sized Sri Lankan antiques. A visit to this store is like visiting a museum. The shop is full of great finds both small and large. You can buy ancient temple paintings, masks, statues and jewelleries from the bygone era.

Balaji Dosai

No. 09, Peradeniya Road, No. 100, Colombo Street, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Cuisines: Indian

White House Restaurant

21 Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Cuisines: Italian, Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan

Hotel Elephant View Restaurant

Rambukkana, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Cuisines: Indian