Summary
Not only the cultural heart, but also the soul, of Sri Lanka, Kandy is a rich amalgam of landscapes, traditions and religious observance. Protected by the waters of the country’s longest river, the Mahaweli Ganga, for centuries, guided tours of Kandy delve into Sinhalese, British and Buddhist culture in just a few paces. The city’s stunning Temple of the Tooth, housing one of Buddha’s teeth, lies at the centre of it all. But you don’t have to travel far to find colonial-era relics from the early-twentieth century, superb cuisine and rolling hills which almost shine with row upon row of tea
