Kandy
Overview
Kandy is Sri Lanka’s cultural capital, home to sacred temples, royal heritage, and misty hill landscapes.
Highlights
Nestled among lush hills, Kandy blends spiritual importance with scenic beauty. It was the last royal capital before colonial rule and remains a living center of tradition.
Explore Kandy
Kandy is the cultural heart of Sri Lanka, a city that manages to feel both like a bustling urban hub and a tranquil mountain retreat. Nestled in the lush hills of the Central Province, it was the last capital of the ancient kings of Sri Lanka before falling to British rule in 1815. The city is centered around the picturesque Kandy Lake and is famous for its cool climate, colonial architecture, and deep spiritual significance.
The Sri Dalada Maligawa is the crowning jewel of Kandy and one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It houses the left canine tooth of Gautama Buddha, which has historically been a symbol of the right to rule Sri Lanka.
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