About Kandy

The stunning view over Kandy's 18th century lake towards the temple of the tooth hints at some of the reasons for Kandy's unique character. Kandy and its region offer rich insights into Sri Lanka's cultural traditions. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1998, the city is at the southern corner of the "The Cultural Triangle".The other two ancient capitals which enclose the heritage sites are Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.

Why visit Kandy

Kandy is a UNESCO world heritage city.
Cultural capital of Sri Lanka with a rich heritage of living monuments.
The Temple of the Tooth is said to house a relic from the mouth of the Lord Buddha

Since its founding in the 14th Century, Kandy which remained the last stronghold of local kings had gone through many a vicissitude. Although Colombo represents the prime commercial and administrative centre, Kandy continues to remain the cultural capital of Sri Lanka with a rich heritage of living monuments. Kandy is surrounded by the most verdant countryside in which orchids are common place. Several, Buddhist temples are scattered in the district. Heading out towards Peradeniya is the Huduhumpola Vihara temple at Deiyannewela, also known as the rice field of the gods.