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                                         Degaldoruwa Raja Mava Viharaya
Sri Lankans, Who Did Art As A Subject During Their School Days, May Heard About The Paintings At Degaldoruwa Rajamaha Viharaya. This Temple Is So Famous For The Kandian Style Paintings.
There Is A 18 Feet Long Reclining Buddha Statue, 2 Seating Buddha Statues And 4 Standing Buddha Statues. Two Seating Buddha Statues Are Located Left And Right Side Of The Cave, Between Two Standing Statues Each.

Cave Walls Are Decorated With Kandian Era Paintings Done Based On The Jathaka Katha And With Many Decorations. Cave Roof Has Painting On "Mar Parajaya", "Mahi Kanthawa", "Sadivya Loka - Six Heavens" And "Suvisi Viwarana".

There Are Steps Towards The Left Side From The Temple Towards To Of The Rock And You Can See A Boo Tree And Dageba Over There.  


                                    Sri Dalada Maligawa - Kandy
Considered As One Of The Most Important Temples Of Buddhists In Sri Lanka, The Temple Of Tooth Relic Is Located To The North Of Kandy Lake And Is One Of The Most Remarkable Places To Visit In Kandy Sri Lanka. The Sacred Tooth Of Lord Buddha Enshrined In The Temple Makes It One Of The Popular Kandy Tourist Places. The Room Housing The Tooth Is Open To Devotees To Offer Their Prayers. However, Nobody Gets To See The Tooth Because It Is Kept In A Golden Casket Inside A Stupa-Like Structure. The Temple Is Housed In The Royal Palace Complex Of The Former Kingdom Of Kandy. One Of The Best Places To See In Kandy, This Temple Is Of Great Importance Due To The Belief Of The Country On The Tooth. The Temple Has Rituals Thrice A Day. The Temple Was Designated A UNESCO World Heritage Site 1988. The Temple Still Stands Strong Even After Facing Attacks Twice.
Along With The Outside, Tourists Need To Visit The Inside Of The Temple To Actually Appreciate The Architecture. There Are Holes In The Walls Which Contain Lamps Lit Using Coconut Oil. Tourists Need To Pay The Entry Fees And They Should Visit Between 5:30 AM And 8:00 PM.
Prime Attractions Of Temple Of Tooth Relic: World Buddhist Museum, Audience Hall, Alut Maligawa – A Newer Shrine To The Rear Of The Temple With Statues Of Buddha Donated By Thai Devotees



                                                                Kandy Lake
Adjoining Most Of The Popular Tourist Places In Kandy And Eateries With Lake View, The Kandy Lake Is Certainly Among The Best Places To Visit In Kandy, Sri Lanka. An Ideal Place To Spend Hours During Your Lazy Vacation, The Lake Offers Stunning Nature Views Around It And Is A Perfect Romantic Sojourn For A Romantic Couple Visiting The Place. The Lake, Existing Since 1807, Has A Flurry Of Idyllic Places And Historical Structures Around.
The Lake Is Also Known As The Kiri Muhuda Or The Sea Of Milk And Is An Artificial Lake. Being In The Heart Of The City And Beside Some Of The Famous Attractions Of Kandy, It Is A Popular Tourist Site. There Is Also An Island In The Middle Of The Lake. Around The Lake Is Built The Wakulla Bamma Or The Clouds Wall Which Increases The Beauty Of It. If You Are In Kandy Visiting Places, Tourists Can Also See The Ulpan Or Queens Bathing Pavilion Which Is A Party In The Kandy Lake.
Prime Attractions Of Kandy Lake: Temple Of Tooth Relic, Boat Rides In The Lake, Bird Sightings, Lizard Monitoring, And Tortoise Spotting




                             Hulu River Waterfall Kandy
30 Km From Kandy Into The Quiet Town Of Dumbara Lies Huluganga Falls On The Hulu River. The River Originating From The Scenic Knuckles Mountain Range Is The Perfect Escape To Leave The Onlookers Awed. The 75-Meter High Waterfall, Located In The Dumbara Town, Is A-True Beauty Enclosed By Nature Allure. And It’s No Wonder That-Hulu Is Considered As One Of The Popular Kandy Places To Visit! The Huluganga Falls Still Maintains Its Pristine Condition Because Of Its Natural Setting. When Visiting Places In Kandy, Make Sure You Add This One To Your Itinerary. Tourists Will Definitely Enjoy The Numerous Rocks Present In The Bed Of The Waterfall. If They Are Feeling Adventurous They Can Click Pictures Sitting On Them. When Looking For Places To Visit Near Kandy, Then Don’t Forget To Stop By This Majestic Waterfall.


                                               Knuckles Mountain Range


This Is One Of The Top Places To Visit In Kandy Resembling The Shape Of A Knuckle Of A Clenched Fist From The Top, The Knuckles Mountain Range Is Probably One Of The Most Scenic Kandy Tourist Attractions. The Mountain Range In The Region Towards The Northern End Of Sri Lankan Highlands (39 Km From Kandy) Is The Place To Be. Perfect Place To Try Your Hands-On Adventure Traveling And Camping, The Knuckles Mountain Range Spans From Matale To Kandy And Is A Treat For The Nature Lovers. Look Around And Embrace The Wilderness Brought To You By Sprawling Grasslands, Jagged Peaks, Torrents Of Streams, And Gushing Waterfalls. Enjoy The Series Of Painted Canvas Around.
The Best View Of The Range Is The Thick Clouds That Gather In The Higher Montane Area. Hiking Is Considered To Be One Of The Best Things To Do In Sri Lanka. Adventurous Tourists Can Try Their Hands At Hiking To Visit The Cloud Forests Which House A Lot Of The Flora And Fauna Of The Place. They Are Mostly Unique To The Place And You Cannot Find Them In The Rest Of The Island Country. If You Want To Reach The Highest Point Of The Terrain, Then You Need To Climb 1863 M Above The Sea Level.
Another Key Wildlife Attraction Of The Place Are Lizards Which Include The Unique Crestless Lizard, Kangaroo Lizard, And Pygmy Lizard. People Who Want To Enjoy Serious Trekking May Take Part In The 3-Day Guided Trekking Tour Which Lasts For More Than 40 KM And Takes Them Through Some Of The Main Areas. This Mountain Range Is Undoubtedly Considered To Be One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy



                              Bahirawakanda Temple

Just 1 Km Away From The Kandy City, The Bahirawakanda Temple Is A Major Attraction And A Distinct Structure. The Place Is A Popular Attraction For Buddhists And There Are Quite A Few International Buddhist Relations Meetings That Are Carried Out Here. This Makes It One Of The Popular Things To See In Kandy. The Magnificent Structure Is Huge And Can Be Spotted From Anywhere In The City. The Place Is Also An Important Monastery Where Many Buddhist Events Do Take Place. The Statue Was Started In 1972 And Ended In 1993. You Can Take The Steps To Reach The Top Of The Hill Or You Can Take A Tuk-Tuk Ride Is All It Takes To Get To The Temple Premises. If You Are Traveling Places In Kandy, Don't Miss This Architectural Wonder When You Are In The City. People May Actually See The Buddha Statue From All Around The City But It Is A Sight To Visit It To See The Beauty In An Up-Close-And-Personal Way. It Takes About 200 LKR To Visit The Statue. If You Are Visiting Kandy In August, Make Sure You Add It To Your Itinerary


 Ranweli Spice Garden
Enough Of Talks About Spotting Wildlife In Their Natural Habitat! Time To Spot Greenery And Exquisite Plant Varieties In Their Natural Habitat. This Kandy Tourist Attraction Is Located In The Close Proximity Of Peradeniya Royal Botanical Garden. Turmeric, Peppercorns, Cloves, Cardamom, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cocoa, And Aloe Vera Are The Main Plantations That Are The-Highlights Of This Place. Visiting This Place Is One Of The Best Things To Do In Kandy For Couples.

Learn About Plantations, Spices, Natural Products, And Various Techniques Involved While Cultivating It. Ranweli Spice Garden Is The Perfect Escape From The Hustle Of The City Life. Vibrant History And Lots Of Surprises Await You At The Spice Garden.


                                               Royal Botanical Garden 
This Place Is Counted As One Of The Best Kandy Attractions. Spanning Over 60 Hectares, The Royal Botanical Garden Is Largest And One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy With A-Hidden Charm To Explore. Situated In Peradeniya, The Place Is Quite Close To The Mahaweli River. Along With The Most Striking Orchids, You Can Find More Than 4000 Species Of Plants In This Botanical Garden. You Should Definitely Visit The National Herbarium Of Sri Lanka Which Is Attached To This Royal Botanical Garden. Tourists May Tour The Whole 147 Acres Of The Garden To Spend Their Day. The Garden Isnt Something New As It Was Created In 1821 When It Contained Mostly Coffee And Cinnamon Plants. Do Check Out The Cannonball Tree Present In This Garden Which King George V Of The United Kingdom And Queen Mary Planted In 1901.
The Garden Is Also An Ideal Place To Plan A Picnic With Family And Friends. However, Romantic Couples Can Be Mostly Seen Hanging Around The Garden Area. The Cab Drivers In Kandy Mostly Offer To Cover Botanical Garden Along With Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Or The Kandy Temple To Make It A Kandy Sightseeing Tour. The Park Remains Open From 7:30 AM To 5 PM. You Can Consider This As One Of The Amazing Places.



                                 Udawattekele Sanctuary 

Located At The Hilly Terrains Of The Temple Of The Tooth Relic, This Sanctuary Served As The Retreat For The Kandyan Kings In The Older Times. Later, Converted Into A Sanctuary, It Is An Important Bio Reserve Of Kandy. The Sanctuary Is Spread Over 104 Hectares And Is Primarily Known For The Different Species Of Birds Residing In It. Offering As Many As 80 Species Of Birds And Animals Like Mammals And Insects, It Is One Of The Visiting Places In Kandy. Along With The Wildlife, You Can Also Visit The Three Buddhist Forest Monasteries Present At This Place. Another Attraction Is The Three Buddhist Cave Dwellings. Tourists Will Love The Thick Forest Cover Of The Area Which Looks Beautiful In The Monsoon Months. If You Are An Animal Lover And Visiting Kandy, You Must Go Here,


                       Common Wealth War Cemetery 

This Is One Of Those Tourist Places In Kandy That Should Definitely Be A Part Of Your Itinerary. This Cemetery Is Maintained By The Officers. By Maintaining The Place They Pay Tribute To The Braveheart Soldiers Who Sacrificed Their Lives During The Second World War. There Are Six Commonwealth War Cemeteries That You Must Witness During Your Vacation In Sri Lanka,  Yet The One In Kandy Is Notable Amongst All Because Of The Praiseworthy Scenic Beauty.


                       Millennium Elephant Foundation 
The Place Is Located In Randeniya. This Is The Only Place Where Tourists Can Actually Ride On The Elephant’s Back And Travel Around The Place, They Are Allowed To Interact With Them.The Educational Tour Conducted By The Organization Is Rendered Helpful And Amusing For The Tourists As They Can Witness Right In Front Of Them The Activities Of The Animal.
This Foundation Is Established In The Estate Named Samragyi Inherited By The Samarasinghe Family.

                       Horton Plains Nationals park
If You Want To Witness The Most Majestic Wildlife Of Sri Lannka,Wildlife , This Is The Place For You! This National Park Is A Treat To Travellers Fond Of Mystical Beauty Of Nature. The Valley Shadowed By The Two Mountains Kirigalpotta And Totapola; Sri Lanka’s Second And Third Largest Mountains. This Place Is Often Stated As World’s End Because Of The Surprisingly Formed Waterfall, Mist-Filled Lakes And The Variety Of Plants And Animals Found Here. The Wide Variety Of Flora And Fauna Makes The Place Even More Special. The Ethereal Feeling Offered By The Place Becomes Prominent, Especially In The Morning.
Prime Attraction: The Wildlife Including The Samba Deer, Wild Boars, Leopards, Etc And The Birds Including Bulbul, Ceylon, Hawks And Many More.

                             Ceylon Tea Museum 
The Museum Located In Hantane The 1925 Vintage Tea Museum Built On Four Floors Where The First Two Floors Consist Of Vintage Tea Making Equipment, Machinery, Libraries, Museum. To Taste The Authentic Sri Lankan Flavored Tea. Visitors Can Savor A Free Cup Of The Tee To Relish The Flavor. This Is One Of The Most Amazing Places To See In Kandy.
Prime Attraction: One Can Enjoy The View Of The Mountains With The Help Of The Telescope Present Here.

                                   Wales Park Kandy
The Wales Park Or The Royal Park Is Known For Its Majestic Beauty And The Splendid View Of The Kandy Lake Makes This Place Very Special. For Tourists This Place Is An Attraction Because Of The Beauty And The Enjoyment People Can Indulge In Under The Lap Of Nature. This Park Is Rightly Considered To Be One Of The Most Beautiful Places In Kandy
Prime Attraction: The Japanese War Field Captured British Under Lord Mountbatten.

                                      Riverston  Knady 
When Looking For Kandy Tourist Places That Are Ideal For Nature Lovers And Adventurers, A Trip To The Riverton Gap Is A Must! This Place Is Located A Few Kilometers Away From The Matale Town.It Takes A Few Hours To Reach From Kandy. The Main Attractions Of This Place Include The Scenic Beauty And Trekking. The Two Spectacular Waterfalls Present Here, Sera Ella And Bambarakiri Ella. To Reach The Waterfalls One Must Trek Through The Marvelous Forest And Witness The Beauty.
Prime Attraction: The Two Waterfalls Present Here With Its Breathtaking Beauty.


                                       Highlands kandy
Situated In Nuwara Eliya Along With The Waterfalls The Place Consist Of The Tea Gardens. Tea Cultivating Lands Are The Major Attraction For Tourists. Its A Few Hours Journey From Kandy. Travelers Could Enjoy The Flavored Beverage And Appreciate The Authentic Taste. When Searching For Places To Visit From Kandy To Nuwara Eliya, Then This Site Can Be The Best One!

Prime Attraction: Dont Miss Hakgala Botanical Garden.



                                                 Galmaduwa Temple Kandy
This Is One Of The Most Prominent Temples In Sri Lanka As The Gal Oya Development Programme Commenced Nearby Ampara Area, The Ruined Complex Of Galmaduwa Temple Emerged. It Was Then That This Temple Was Established Again And Modernized Into Vihara Complex. Because Of This, You Can Find Various Recently Constructed Buildings Here Along With Some Age-Old Structures Like Sandakada Pahana, Chatra Stones, Korawakgala, And Some Giant Pillars. This Temple Is Lying On The Road That Connects Hingurana And Ampara.


                        Ranawana Purana Rajahama Viharaya
This Too Is An Ancient Temple In Kandy Known For Its Glorious Historical Significance. This Temple Has Been Established Amidst Lush-Green Natural Setting. This Temple Is Considered To Be One Of Largest And Beautiful Temples Of Sri Lanka. Theres A Trail Running Through The Temple That Takes You To The Forest. This Temple Has Been Established On The Theme Of Buddhas Life And There Are Various Significant Scenarios Of His Life That Have Been Presented In The Forest.


                            Pallekele Cricket Stadium
This Stadium Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Famous Places In Kandy. It Is Also Known By The Name Muttiah Muralitharan International Cricket Stadium Since July 2010 When The Central Provincial Council Of Kandy Declared The Plan Of Naming It After The Amazing Cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. However, The Name Hasnt Yet Been Officially Sanctioned. This Stadium Was Built Along Hambantota International Cricket Stadium For The 2011 World Cup. It Was Inaugurated On November 27th, 2009 And Even Became 104th Test Venue Of The World. For All The Cricket Lovers Out There, This Will Definitely Be One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy City.

                              Giragama Tea Plantation
Tea Plantations Are The Common Things About Sri Lanka. Kandy Is No Less When It Comes To Tea Plantations And One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy Is Giragama Tea Plantations. Giragaram Is A Pretty Little Town In Kandy That Is Known For Its Tea Plantations. It Offers The Much Needed Peace And Tranquility Along With Picturesque Views That Will Leave Your Soul Stirred. There Are Estates Wherein You Can Walk And Soak The Views. Keep This In Your List Of Places To See In Kandy For A Refreshing Experience. 


                                     kandy Viewpoint 
Kandy Is The Heart Of Sri Lanka And Watching The Gorgeous Hill Station From A Height Is Not Something Everyone Gets To Witness, So Don’t Miss Out On Exploring The Most Beautiful Places To Visit In Kandy On Your Vacay.  The Viewpoint Is Located At A Distance Of 1.7 Km From The City Center And The Route To The Viewpoint Is Equally Mesmerizing. Carry Your Camera Along For Some Instagrammable Pictures At This Point Which Is One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy.

                            Lankatilaka Temple
One Of The Best Places To Visit In Kandy Is LankaTalika Temple Which Is Very Famous Amongst The Locals As Well As Tourists. Dedicated To Lord Buddha, The Temple Is The Epitome Of Rich History And Culture Of The Beautiful City. The Architecture Is Something You Can Marvel At And It Is Divided Amongst Three Sections. Make Sure You Visit The Temple As It Is One Of The Most Beautiful Places In Kandy.

                             Hanthana Mountain Range
One Of The Most Beautiful Places In Kandy, Hanthana Mountain Range Is Every Nature Lover’s Paradise. The Mountain Ranges Are Located On The Outskirts Of Kandy City And Appeal To Tourists As An Amazing Picnic And Hiking Spot. One Can Even Enjoy The Exhilarating Views Of The City From Top. Declared As Environmentally Protected Areas, The Range Consists Of Seven Peaks, Uuara Kanda Being The Highest One.
Prime Attractions Of Hanthana Mountain Range: Bird-Watching, Hiking, Mana Bushes

   
                                Royal Palace Of Kandy
Royal Palace Of Kandy Is One Of The Historical Kandy Tourist Attractions That Is Absolutely Mandatory To Visit. Located North Of The Temple Of Tooth Relic, The Palace Is An Exhibit Of Kandy’s Rich Legacy And Heritage. It Was Built By Vikramabahu In The 14th Century. It Was The Last Building To Be Built By A Sri Lankan King Before British Colonialism Took Over. You Will Definitely Fall In Love With The Impeccable Architecture.
Prime Attractions Of Royal Palace Of Kandy : Council Chambers, Queen’s Chamber, Armory Section, Concubine’s Quarters



                                    Embekke Develaya
Embekke Devalaya Is The Best Place In Sri Lanka, May Be In The World To See The Finest Wood Carving Work. This Devalaya Is Dedicated To The The God Kataragama.
Embekke Devalaya Was Build In Around Year 1370's. This Period Is Belong To Gampole Regime Time The King Wickramabahu 11 Was Ruling Sri Lanka. According To The Historical Information , This Temple Was Done By Queen Henakanda Bisobandara. The Drummer From The Near By Village Call Rangama Was Also Involved.This Devalaya Had A Three Story Building, But That Is Not Available Now.
Once You Pass The Main Entrance Of The Embekke Devalaya, You Will Find The Main Hall With Wood Carving The Columns, Pillar And Doors Are Decorated With Wood Carving And Even The Roof Was Done With The Special Design. Specialty Is That They Use Wood For Everything, Without Any Metal Parts. Nails Also Wooden Nails. Decorations Includes Flowers, Swans, Dancers, Solders And Lots Of Mythical Animals.



                                          Gadaladeniya Temple
Gadaladeniya  Temple Is Located At Pilimathalawa, Kandy. When You Are Driving From Colombo To Kandy, Gadaladeniaya Temple Road Is At Your Right Hand Side. After Taking That Turn From Pilimathalawa, You Have To Travel Another 2 Km. The Famous Embekke Devalaya And Lanka Thilaka Viharaya Also Located Close By.
The Gadaladeniya Temple Is Located In A Small Hilltop, But Can Easily Reach From The Main Road. If You Are Coming By A Small Vehicles Like A Car Or A Van, You Can Just Drive Up. Once You Are In The Summit, You Can Get A Good View Of The Surrounding Area From Here.
Gadaladeniaya Temple Was Built By King Wickramabahu In 1344 During The Gampola Kingdom Time.

At The Entrance You Can See The Dageba ( Pagoda) By Your Right Hand Side. Actually This Consist Of One Main Dageba And Four Small Ones. The Main Dageba Is Covered With A Roof. There Are Four Small Shrine Rooms Around It With Small Dageba Located Top Of Each.

The Boo Tree Is Located In Front Of The Dageba And There Is A Old Inscription Located By It. You Can See That Is Covered With A Fence To Prevent From Damaging.


   Hindagala Rajamaha Viharaya
Hindagala Cave Temple Is Famous For Its Wall Paintings. It Can Be Reach Easily From Paradaniaya - Galaha Junction.
Hindagala Is One Of The Affiliate Temple Comes Under Malwathu Vihara Chapter. It’s Believed That This Temple Was Built In 6th Century.
The Main Temple Located In A Cave And Consists Of A Outer Roof Also. At The Time Of Our Visit, Cave Temple Was Closed, So We Were Only Able To See The Outer Wall Paintings And The Surrounding Area.
Hindagala Temple Is Located By The Peradaniya Galaha Road. If You Are Traveling To Kandy From Colombo, Turn Right From The Galaha Junction. Travel Few Km Through The University. Once You Passed The University, Hindagala Temple Is Located By Your Left Hand Side.

There Are Two Paths To Reach The Temple. If You Are Coming By A Car, You Can Drive Up To Via Tarred Road Or There Is A Separate Stair Way From The Main Road


                                    Rock Piercing In Kadugannawa
Kadugannawa Rock Tunnel Is A Significant Landmark Located In Kadugannawa On Colombo – Kandy Main Road. While Constructing The Kandy Road, British Engineers Decide To Make This Tunnel, Instead Of Blasting Whole Rock.
Currently New More Wider Road Is Constructed, Just Above This And Used As Main Transportation Line.


                                 Ambuluwawa Tower
What Did You Know About Ambuluwawa ? If Your In Sri Lanka For A Day Tour Or A Round Tour Ambuluwawa Tower Is One Of The Must See Sites  In Lanka.You Can Get To Ambuluwawa Tower From Kandy Or Gampola Little Knowledge About This Site, It Is  3567 Meters Above From The Sea Level And There Are 200 Plants Which Belongs To 80 Species. We Know The Climb  To The Top Is A Bit Tough But Then Again You Know Hardest Climbs Always Gives The Best Views. Some Of The Best Views You Can Admire From This Tower Is From, South- Sri Pada Or Adams Peak, North- Mountain Range Of Knuckles,West- Bathalegala Or Bible Rock ,East- Pidurangala Mountain.
If You Visit On  A Day That Has A Clear Sky And Not Misty You’ll Be Able  To See The Breathtaking View Of Hanthana Mountain Range, Hunnasgiriya And The Mountain In The Nuwara Eliya District. As Finlay You Should Visit Most Attractive Place To Ambuluwawa Tower,





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