Kandy, the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, is home to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic — one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites. This beautiful lakeside city is steeped in tradition and history.

Visitors can enjoy cultural shows, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya, and stroll along Kandy Lake. The city comes alive during the annual Esala Perahera festival, a spectacular procession of dancers, drummers, and decorated elephants.

Kandy is also an excellent base for exploring nearby tea plantations and scenic train journeys into the central highlands.