The second-largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo, Kandy is brimming with fascinating history, a rich culture, breathtaking beauty, and old-world charm.It was the last capital of the ancient kings’ era of Sri Lanka.The Kandy plateau, which cuts across a region of tropical plantations, primarily tea plantations, is where the city is located. The capital of the Central Province, Kandy is a city of administration and religion.
The left tooth of Gautama Buddha is enshrined in veneration at the revered Temple of the Holy Tooth Relic. The temple, which is visited daily by tens of thousands of local and foreign pilgrims, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
Also you can visit Peradeniya Botanical Garden in this tour which is Situated in Kandy’s suburb of Peradeniya. This garden is the Second Largest Botanical Garden in Asia and this garden was established in 1821. There are over 4000 different species of plants in the garden, regarded as among the most superior in Asia
The name of the Knuckles Mountain range comes from its resemblance to human knuckles. The mountain range consists of 34 mountains in total which range from 900 to 2000 meters high and is one of the best places to trek and explore the hidden biodiversity of Sri Lanka. For the same reason, the mountain ranges are also designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can explore many hidden paths, waterfalls, and rare species of plants here. So if you are a hiking enthusiast, this is one of the best places to visit in Kandy.