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Royal City of Kandy Tour Excursion, Sri Lanka
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| Region: hill-country | Location: Kandy | | | Other regions: ancient-cities | capital-colombo | south-coast | west-coast | | Sri Lanka's last royal citadel with an exotic oriental atmosphere, Kandy is picturesquely situated among mountain, lake & river with lush tropical vegetation. A cultural sanctuary where age old customs, arts & crafts thrive & flourish. The city itself is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka and a haven for those who admire and worship the Buddhist religion. In 1988, the city became a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
| Temple of the Sacred Tooth - 'Dalada Maligawa' | | Kandy’s main claim to fame is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth - 'Dalada Maligawa'. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth houses Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist relic - the sacred tooth of Buddha. Upon the passing of the Lord Buddha, his left canine tooth was acquired by a devoted monk who then passed it on to King Brahmadatte as an act of profound respect and reverence. When King Brahamadatte’s empire fell he had his daughter Hemamala and son in law Dantha carry the tooth to Sri Lanka. Here King Kithsirimevan received the couple and took the tooth into possession and built a magnificent shrine for it. The tooth moved overtime to various historic capitals until it finally came to rest at its present location at the Sri Dalada Mailgawa Temple. The Temple, an imposing building with an impressive 'golden' roof, is situated next to the vast lake in the centre of Kandy. Tourists and worshippers are able to visit the Temple daily and are treated to performances by Kandyan drummers signalling the start and finish of daily pujas (prayers). |
| This Excursion Inlcudes | This Royal City of Kandy Tour itinerary will include following below as standard. However if you wish to add something extra, for example, a game of Golf, speak to one of our Tour Advisor.
✔Visit Temple of the Sacred Tooth,
✔Visit Kandy Museum,
✔Visit Kandy Market Place,
✔Kandy City Centre (to experience the silver and gem Kandyan jewellery and handicrafts of wood, brass and silver)
✔ Peradeniya Botanical Gardens,
✔Evening visit Cultural Dance Show.
If you are taking one of our personalised tours with your own driver guide and vehicle then the above list can be changed to suit you i.e. More time can be spent at the city centre, or walk to the waterfalls, etc. If you are taking one of our group tours in shared coach then the above itinerary cannot be changed. |
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| More on the Royal City of Kandy Tour of Sri Lanka ☟ Kandy City |  | The city is renowned for its exquisite silver and gems Kandyan jewellery, and also for its handicrafts of wood, brass and silver. Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre, beside the lake, has a good selection of local lacquer ware, brassware and other craft items in a colonial-era showroom covered in a patina of age. There are some crafts people working on the spot. Kandy has a number of shops selling antique jewellery, silver belts and other items. Also, Kandy has a number of batik manufacturers; some of the best and most original batik clothing are produced in Kandy. |
| Kandy Museum | | The latest institution added to the Dalada Shrine is the `Sri Dalada Museum'. Ever since the Tooth Relic shrine was established in Kandy, different grades of visitors and devotees, ranging from the Royalty and Heads of States to the poorest of the general public, have been offering various gifts to the Sacred Tooth Relic, and these were preciously protected in specially built store-rooms by the successive line of Diyawadana Nilames (chief custodian of the Temple). The Dalada Museum is located on the first and the second floors of the new wing called the Alut Maligawa set up by one of the past Diyawadana Nilemes, T.B.Nugawela. The display on the first floor consists of historical records from the time when the Tooth Relic was brought to Sri Lanka to the time of the British rule. |
| Peradeniya Botanical Gardens |  | The Royal Botanical gardens at Peradeniya, just outside Kandy is famed for its rare collection of orchids and herb gardens. It's 60 hectares makes this the largest botanic garden in Sri Lanka with its centre piece being the giant Javan fig tree covering 1600 square meters. historical park was created in the 18th century by the Kandyan King for the enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden, picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more. |
| Kandy Evening Cultural Dance Show |  | For those who unable to come and see the Easala Perahera, visitors are taken to see the Kandyan Dance show in the evening to give a glimpse of the July event. Here you will experience the energetic routines of the Kandyan dancers and drummers with the performances culminating in an awesome display of fire walking |
| Esala Perahera | | One of the main attractions of the Kandy temple is the spectacular and opulent Esala Perahera, it is a vivid and colourful procession of intricately adorned elephants, dancers and monks held during the month of July to pay reverence to the sacred tooth relic. Visitors flock to the temple in this month to pay their respects and pray to the Lord Buddha. Viewing of Esala Perahera can only be included for visitors visiting in July and there are additional costs for tickets, hotels, etc. Hotels get booked very early since people from around the world come to see this colourful event. So book in advance. |
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Tours to the Kandy Region, Sri Lanka |  | Sri Lanka Mini Cultural Heritage Tour and Beach Holiday | from £959 | | Discover the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage with time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Colonial Tour and Beach Holiday | from £879 | | Discover the colonial past of Sri Lanka in this unique tour while staying at some of the finest colonial style hotels. Tour includes The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Nuwara Eliya Tour, Capital Colombo Tour and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Cultural Triangle and Wildlife Tour and Beach Holiday | from £989 | | Discover the world renowned Cultural Triangle and the wild life of Sri Lanka in this tour while staying at some of the finest hotels. Tour includes Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour, Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Caves, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Peradeniya Botantical Gardens, Minneriya National Park, Negombo Village Tour, and Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage plus time on the beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Mini Central Highlands Tour and Beach Holiday | from £939 | | Marvel at the spectacular scenery, history, archaeological sites, tea plantations and so much more in this very special mini tour incorporating all the best highlights that Sri Lanka’s highlands has to offer. You will be staying at some of the finest hotels that gives the spirit of this holiday but still retain the modern comforts. |
|  | Sri Lanka Luxury Heritage Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1379 | | Discover the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka with luxury inclding Polonnaruwa Ancient City Tour, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Dambulla Cave Tour, The Royal City of Kandy Tour, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage with time on a luxurous beach to relax at the end of your trip. |
|  | Sri Lanka Royal Kingdom Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1009 | | Discover the cultural past that dates back to the 5th century BC and the proud history of Sri Lanka. This unique holiday will take you to the most prominent historical ancient royal kingdoms in Sri Lanka give time to experience Sri Lanka's charming people, culture and diverse landscape. You will be staying at some of the finest hotels that give the sprit of this holiday but still retaining the modern comforts. |
|  | Sri Lanka England 1st and 2nd Test Discovery Tour and Beach Holiday | from £1459 | | Come and watch England taking on Sri Lanka this March and April at Galle and Colombo and also, discover Sri Lanka’s culture, history, wildlife and its people. Watch BOTH Test Matches live from the Galle International stadium in Galle on March 26th 2012 and Colombo R. Premadasa International stadium in Colombo on April 3rd 2012. Experience the breathtaking sceneries of the stadiums and carnival atmosphere of Sri Lankan cricket while staying at some of the best cultural, wildlife and beach resorts in Sri Lanka. |
|  | Sri Lanka England 2nd Test with Discovery Tour and Beach Holiday | from £989 | | Watch England taking on Sri Lanka 2st Test Match live from the stadium at Colombo on April 3rd 2012. Experience the breathtaking scenery and atmosphere of Sri Lankan Cricket, as well as discovering Sri Lanka, Perl of the Indian Ocean. Discover its culture, history, wildlife and its people while staying at some of the best resorts in Sri Lanka. |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Colombo Finale Tour Holiday | from £1109 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup SEMI-FINALE matches and the FINAL in Sri Lanka. Come and watch whether England can defend its champion title. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Super Eight Kandy Tour Holiday | from £1569 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the six of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Super-Eight games played in Pallekelle, Kandy in Sri Lanka. This could be the most thrilling encounters for the defending champions England. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 England Qualifier Tour Holiday | from £999 | | Come and watch one of the most thrilling encounters of the ICC T20 2012 World Cup, the qualifier matches. The package includes 2 England qualifier matches. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 World Cup England Full Tour Holiday | from £2239 | | Come and support the current champion, England to defend title at the ICC T20 2012 World Cup. The package includes England qualifier matches played in Colombo, the Supper Eights matches in Pallekelle, Kandy, two semi-final matches and the final. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 Super Eight Colombo Tour Holiday | from £1609 | | This package gives you the opportunity to watch the six of the ICC Cricket T20 World Cup Super-Eight games played in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This could be the most thrilling encounters for the defending champions England. Book early and reserve this T20 cricket tour with a small deposit. Hurry! |
|  | Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Sri Lanka Full Tour Holiday | from £2219 | | Come and support the host country, Sri Lanka at the ICC T20 2012 World Cup. The package includes Sri Lanka qualifier matches played in Colombo, the Supper Eights matches in Pallekelle, Kandy, two semi-final matches and the final. Book early, reserve your hotels, tickets, transfers and tours with a small deposit. Hurry! |
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Excursions of the hill-country Region, Sri Lanka |  | Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage | Kegalle | hill country | | Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage is home for nearly 84 young and old orphaned elephants. Feed the baby elephants and watch them play and plod down to the river for their daily bath. | | |
|  | Royal City of Kandy Tour | Kandy | hill country | | Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal kingdom and is a World Heritage site. The tour will take you to the Temple of the Tooth Relic, a magnificent golden roofed temple, Kandy Museum, Kandy Dance show, Botanical Gardens, Market Place and gem & jewellery shops. | | |
|  | Nuwara Eliya Tour | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Nuwara Eliya is at the heart of the southern hill country, Sri Lanka’s highest town and a favourite hill station during British colonial period. Nuwara Eliya is renowned for its perennial spring-like climate, carpets of lush green tea, 18 hole golf course, Little England, Victoria Park and more. | | |
|  | Singharaja Rain Forest | Sinharaja | hill country | | Sinharaja Rain Forest’s biodiversity makes it one of Sri Lanka’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Sinharaja Rain Forest is a great location for general wildlife enthusiasts and a must for bird watchers. | | |
|  | Horton Plains | Nuwara Eliya | hill country | | Horton Plains is one of the most popular and a unique natural attraction in Sri Lanka. It is located 2000m high plateau 28km south of Nuwara Eliya and its known for its beautiful landscapes, rare plants, animal life and World’s End where the plains comes suddenly to an end. | | |
|  | Adams peak | Ratnapura | hill country | | The 2,243 m (7,360-ft) high summit is situated in the middle of a wildlife sanctuary called Peak Wilderness. According to Buddhist history the footprint at the summit of the mountain is of Lord Buddha, left during his third visit to Sri Lanka. | | |
|  | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens | Kandy | hill country | | Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is the foremost of its kind in Sri Lanka in both size and splendour. It was created by the Kandyan King for the enjoyment of the aristocracy. Today the gardens have an orchid house, spice garden, Japanese garden, picturesque lake filled with water lilies and more. | | |
|  | Kandy Evening Cultural Dance Show | Kandy | hill country | | In the late evening be escorted to a performance of the energetic traditional Kandyan Cultural Dance show, accompanied by tumultuous drumming and climaxes with the amazing fire-walking show. | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 1 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 3 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
|  | T20 Super Eight Day 5 Matches | Kandy | hill country | | | | |
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