Kandy City Tour: Discover Historic Attractions and Beautiful Gardens
When you visit Kandy with us, you don’t just tour, you feel the true spirit of Sri Lanka, which is full of life, history, beauty, and a peaceful nature. You feel it as soon as you arrive; Kandy has something special in the air. Green hills, cool breeze, and kind people make it a perfect mix of nature, culture, and warm hearts. One of the first places we take you to, Kandy is the world-famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - perhaps the most important Buddhist temple in the world. People visit from everywhere to pray and connect with their peace. The atmosphere as you walk inside is so calm and eerie. You will see beautiful artwork, gold, and people lighting candles. The Kandy City Tour guides will share all the fun and interesting facts about the temple. Right next to the temple is the Royal Palace, where the last kings and queens of Sri Lanka lived. You will walk through heavy, old wooden doors and see old paintings throughout this simply amazing complex. You will feel like you are in a time machine. It is not just history; it is palpable history. It is living history, and we help make that history come alive for you. Next, we'll take a walk around beautiful Kandy Lake. It's peaceful, quiet, and a wonderful place for photos, or where you can enjoy simply sitting in a relaxed state of mind with a view. Birds are flying over the water, trees sway in the breeze, and the Kandy Lake is a great opportunity to slow down and find tranquility.
If you love nature, you will be surprised at how the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya will impress you. It offers colorful flowers, tall palm trees, and rare real plants to enjoy. You can walk on wide paths, take photos, and breathe fresh air in what is essentially a green paradise, and it can help you feel refreshed and raise your daily dose of happiness. Do you want to see the whole city of Kandy above? We can take you to see the top of the hill on top of the Bahirawakanda Buddha Statue, the enormous, sitting white statue of Buddha perched high on the hill. From there, you will see the whole city of Kandy below. It's a nice place to visit to think quiet thoughts or to take beautiful selfie. And there will be understanding more than feeling and seeing. In the evening, you will see a Kandyan dance show. These dances are filled with color, music, and energy. The drummers beat their drums swiftly and to the rhythm, and the dancers take their steps; it all just feels like a celebration of Sri Lankan culture. If you are an active adrenaline sports person, the Kandy City tour guide will, of course, take you to the Udawattakele Forest Reserve, a peaceful and quiet forest that is located just outside of the town. This would be a simple walk with some nice tracks, birds fluttering about, and monkeys swinging in the trees. It is a pretty delightful trip into nature, right in the middle of a city.
A top part of our Kandy trip is the famous train ride to Ella with amazing views. You’ll see tea farms, waterfalls, and endless green hills—every view feels like a postcard. We've got the best seats for you, and the Kandy City Tour staff assures you that you will enjoy every moment of the ride. Once back in Kandy, we will visit local marketplaces which are packed with color and excitement. You will have a chance to shop for spices, hand-crafted crafts, and souvenirs. In every market, you'll get to taste and try snacks, and hopefully you will find something treasured to carry home.  If you visit in July or August, The Kandy City Tour team helps you enjoy the amazing Esala Perahera festival. It's one of the largest and most beautiful festivals in Asia. You can see elephants dressed up in colorful clothes, dancers, drummers, and fire displays - you will easily become enchanted by the experience of the night. Of course, we won’t allow you to miss the food. We’ll take you to try delicious Sri Lankan dishes like hot rice and curry and sweet treats like watalappan, all made fresh with love in local places. And when the time comes to sleep, we help you find the most ideal place to stay (a big old fancy hotel on a hill or a local guesthouse in town, or a hammock!). We want you to be safe and happy, so we plan your Kandy trip to be easy, fun, and full of great memories. So, book your ticket for Kandy City Tour right now.