Kandy Heritage Highlights from Colombo
Get picked up from your hotel in Colombo and drive to Peradeniya.
Stop at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, one of the best botanic gardens in Asia. It is exquisitely maintained and spans over 147 acres. It is much appreciated for its extensive collection of orchids.
Proceed to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, also known as Dalada Maligawa. This temple is considered one of the holiest sites for Buddhists. It is believed to house one of the tooth relics of Lord Buddha. Many years after Buddha's passing, an Indian princess named Hemamala brought the tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The temple complex is surrounded by a moat and features white carvings of elephants. You could also see the four main Devalas (temples of Gods) facing the temple complex.
Visit Kandy Lake, also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, an artificial lake in the heart of the city. The perimeter of the lake features a shady path used by locals for scenic walks and is over three kilometres long, with views of the surrounding hills.
Head to a local restaurant nearby to enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch.
Enjoy a cultural dance show at the Kandy Lake Club and watch traditional Sri Lankan dance performances.
That will end your tour, and you will be dropped back at your hotel in Colombo.
