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Beautiful lake, stunning natural setting and fascinating history
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lots of touts and gridlock
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It's probably just me, but there is much better than this
anilpradhanshillong Says: The night saw us at one of the highest roads in Kandy above the lake for a night view of the famous city from the Viewpoint. It was a fascinating sight to see the city as a carpet of lights spread out in all its splendour. A nearby statue of the Buddha, with a hooded cobra...
anilpradhanshillong Says: As you go round the grounds, you’ll come across the House of Orchids. This is simply a riot of colours and orchids. There is an artificial lake with water plants in the centre of the lake. Near it stands a white circular dome-like structure commemorating one of the most...
anilpradhanshillong Says: Our next stop was the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya (pera=guava; deniya=plain) locality, known for its huge open spaces, fantastic collection of orchids, palm tree-lined roads, spices and medicinal plants, truly a walkers' paradise. It dates back to 1371 when King...
Kandy War Cemetery of World War II
anilpradhanshillong Says: While returning to town, we stopped at the Kandy War Cemetery of World War II, a place largely forgotten by the normal tourist, where 203 burials had taken place (107 British, 6 Canadians, 23 Indians, 26 Ceylonese, 35 East Africans, 1 French and 3 Italians – as per the...
anilpradhanshillong Says: After you have had your fill of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, exit from where you had parked your vehicle. Just there you will see a wrought-iron fountain, typically British. For a moment, the pedestal on which it stands and the fountain itself may remind you of Picadilly Circus,...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The highlight of the evening was the Fire Walking Show. A shallow pit, roughly 7 feet long by 3 feet wide was littered with red-hot charcoal. The artists then walked through this fire pit, unharmed. It was fiery, it was daring, it was thrilling. A bar attached to the hall...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The ‘Dances of Sri Lanka’ is organised by the Kandy Lake Club Dance Ensemble daily at 5.30 pm at 7, Sangamitta Mawatha, Kandy (Off Malabar Street). We went after lunch to book our ticket and to ensure the first row, centre seats. This precaution was worth the effort. As many...
Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic - I
anilpradhanshillong Says: The next day early morning found us at the entrance to the Sri Dalada Maligawa (The Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic). The temple complex is huge and the setting serene. It is situated 1630 m (5,350 ft) above sea level with the Kandy Lake in front and the Udawatta forest behind...
Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic - II
anilpradhanshillong Says: There is quite a long walk leading to the temple at the end of which, you remove your shoes, buy some offerings if you wish and them climb a few steps to the main entrance (Western Gate). Two buildings make up the palace complex, the Entrance Tunnel and the Drumming Hall....
Sacred Temple of Tooth Relic - III
anilpradhanshillong Says: The museum of the Temple is located on the second and third floors of the New Palace. Rare manuscripts, statues, murals and carvings and other similar artefacts are housed here.When you leave the main building and go towards the rear, there is another statue of the Buddha....
anilpradhanshillong Says: The next day at 8.30 in the morning, we left for Kandy. Enroute, we stopped at the Ranweli Spice Garden, Matale, about 100 kms (2.5 hrs) from Anuradhapura. This is a vast plantation with myriad variety of spices and herbs. An experienced salesman explained about all the...
4 Reviews and 236 Opinions Kandy Perahara Starts on Esala Full Moon Poya Day in July & finishes on Nikini Full Moon Poya Day on...
5 Reviews and 127 Opinions This is a nice Hotel, surrounded by trees and wonderful views of Kandy. The rooms are very basic,...
DJ's Restaurant: Good authentic Sri Lankan fare
anilpradhanshillong Says: If you're in Kandy, don't miss out on the great Sri Lankan cuisine at DJ's Restaurant (Don Jerome Codippily). Next to the Ayurveda Wedagedara in the Deveni Rajasingha Mawatha area, it's a unique opportunity to experience authentic local fare. The distance from the city may...
The Bake House: Cheap, good local food
PierreZA Says: According to the Lonely Planet, The Bake House only has counter-service of pastries etc. But, there is actually a restaurant if you go inside. It seems to be very popular with locals. I had the best mango juice ever here - it was like putting a straw into a mango!They have...
PierreZA Says: I used the train from Kandy to Bandarawela. I went to Kandy Train Station 2 days before the trip to book a ticket in 1st class. There were no seats. The problem now is that you cannot pre-book on these trains for 2nd or 3rd class from Kandy to the Hill Country (Badulla...
PierreZA Says: Three wheelers (tuk-tuk) are everywhere. It is an easy and cheap way to get around the city. What I often do, is to hire the tuk-tuk and driver for half a day, agree on a rate, and ask him to take me around the city and sights. This is often far cheaper than individual...
Clothes, Gems, Crafts, Porcelain & More
devat81 Says: There are plenty of options of Shopping in Kandy. You can choose items from a wide range of big shops to roadside buy Sri Lanka is famous for Gemstone Jwellery. A number of Gem Galleries around Kandy. Some of the galleries show brief demonstration of Gemstone preparation....
Jayamali Batik Studio: Best Batiks In kandy
ashanicj Says: This shop has a the most unique high quality authentic Batik designs which you can't find anywhere else... This special shop has many authentic high quality batik wall hangings, batik ladies wear like batik silk scarves, silk designer sarees, silk beach wraps, silk...
devat81 Says: It is mandatory to remove your shoes and wear decent attire i.e. no noodle straps, miniskirts, tank tops, short pants etc when visiting temples. Normal sleeved t-shirts, capris, mediuam skirts are absolutely fine. In case you are in noodle strap or sleeveless top better to...
PierreZA Says: Monkeys are quite a problem in Kandy. At the Hotel Thilanka, where I stayed, it was important to close the windows and doors during the day.It seems that they are all over the city (up to mischief).I do think it is so important NOT TO FEED them.
PierreZA Says: Travel as light as possible, especially if you want to use public transport between cities It can be Rainy and Cool in Kandy Mosquito repellentThe Hotel did supply coils for the room during the evening
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Kandy - Sri Lanka - The city of Kandy lies at an altitude of 488.6 meters (1629 feet) above sea level in the center of the island and surrounded by the ranges of mountains. It is still very much a focal point of Sri...
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Q: Hi, Im wondering, if someone can tell me what time Kandy Perahara starts? And also what's the best place to watch it without...
A: Kandy Perahera this year is 15-24 August. If you don't want to get pushed around, buy seats at the stands. It is advisable to pre-book accommodation in the Perahera...
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