Peradeniya Gardens and Kandy's Sacred Landmarks
Meet your driver at your hotel in Negombo and travel to Peradeniya. The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya are the oldest formal gardens in Sri Lanka and attract approximately 2 million local and foreign visitors annually. The gardens include more than 4,000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees, and are renowned for their orchid collection and long, palm-framed pathways.
Proceed to Kandy.
Visit the Temple of the Tooth, popularly known as the "Sri Dalada Maligawa", one of the most picturesque and iconic Buddhist temples in the country. Built in 1595 during the reign of King Vimaladarmasuriya I, the temple houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha. It is therefore venerated by Buddhist devotees from all corners of the world.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant nearby.
Stroll around Kandy Lake and spend some quality time after lunch.
Proceed to visit Bahirawakanda Temple. Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, or Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha, is a Theravada Buddhist temple on top of a hill in Kandy. True to its name, the "Big Buddha" is known for its powerful and giant Buddha statue that overlooks the princely state of Kandy. It offers panoramic views of the city, Kandy Lake, evergreen forests, and tea plantations.
End the tour and return to your hotel in Negombo.
