Things to do in Kandy

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Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Natha Devale

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Lord Pattini Temple

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Sri Sangharaja

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Kataragama Devale

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Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Fountain of Kandy

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Festivals in Maha Nuwara

Esala Perahera Festival

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Esara Perahera festival takes place every year in Kandy, and it is one of the most important moments of the year for Buddhists. Th

Cities in Maha Nuwara

Kandy

Kandy is the cultural and spiritual capital of Sri Lanka. To get there, you can take the intercity buses from any major city of th

Churches in Maha Nuwara

St. Pauls Church

There´s a familiar building next to the temple of Natha Devale amidst elephants and Buddhist temples: a church! In a country that

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Natha Devale

In addition to Vishnu and Kataragama, Natha Devale is one of the main temples of Kandy. You can see both Buddhists and Hindus insi

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Sri Natha Cultural Centre

This cultural and religious center is inside Natha temple, right next to the Buddha Tooth Temple in the spiritual heart of Sri Lan

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Lord Pattini Temple

Pattini Temple is a small temple which is next to the temple of the tooth, and is part of the four main temples of Kandy, Kataraga

Train Stations in Maha Nuwara

Kandy Train Station

Kandy Railway Station (or Maha Nuwara in Sinhala) is a little way away from the city, behind the bus station. To go to Nuwara Eliy

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Sri Sangharaja

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Kataragama Devale

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Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Kandyan Cultural Center

Tourist Information in Maha Nuwara

International Information Center

Historical Monuments in Maha Nuwara

Fountain of Kandy

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Elephants Tailors

Lakes in Maha Nuwara

Kandy Lake

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The charming Kandy Lake in located inhe center of the city. It is an artificial lake that was initially a water tank excavated by

Gardens in Maha Nuwara

Garden of Medicinal Plants

The Garden of Medicinal Plants is located in the southern part of the botanical gardens of Paradeniya. In Sri Lanka, the tradition

Safari in Maha Nuwara

Monkeys in Paradeniya

In Paradeniya Botanical Gardens there are a lot of monkeys that come and go freely. Most are there because there is a large select

Of Cultural Interest in Maha Nuwara

Elephants in Kandy

The elephant is a sacred animal in Sri Lanka, but unfortunately there are very few now in the wild. You can see them at Buddhist t

Markets in Maha Nuwara

The Station Market

This is the central market of the city of Kandy. There are some stalls outside, but the most interesting things are inside in the

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Activities in Kandy

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Kandy and Pinnawala Private Full–Day Tour

starting from

122.34 £

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Kandy: Sigiriya Fortress & Cave Temple All-Inclusive Tour

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starting from

92.58 £

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Nuawara Eliya to Horton Plains and Tea Tour

starting from

41.42 £

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Nuwara Eliya: All-Inclusive Private Sightseeing Day Tour

starting from

62.82 £

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Kandy: Private Full-Day Tour

starting from

148.54 £

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