Kandy City Tour with Mahaweli

Overview

Kandy is where history and tradition are combined to create a culture. Capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom, which fell to the British in 1815 after defying the Portuguese and Dutch for three centuries. It took the British another 16 tough years to finally build a road linking Kandy with Colombo. Do insist on spending at least a Day in the misty hill city that looks good even when it’s raining. Some days Kandy’s skies seem perpetually bruised, with stubborn mist clinging to the hills surrounding the city’s beautiful center piece lake. This Kandy sightseeing tour visits multiple highlights of the UNESCO-listed city with our professional Chauffeur/guide

Itinerary

1. Udawattekele Sanctuary

   A forest reservation located within close proximity to the Kandy City. A beautiful place to experience and enjoy the nature of a forest.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

2. Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

   A Buddhist Temple with A Giant Buddha Statute located overlooking the Kandy City

   · 30 min· Admission not included

3. Ceylon Tea Museum

   A place to learn about the history of Tea in Sri Lanka. Overall process of the tea making is explained with demostrations.

   · 45 min· Admission not included

4. Hemachandras (Kandy) Limited Jewellers

   Gem Mining Demonstration. Gem mining is one of the Key industries of Sri Lanka. During the presentation, whole process is explained including the descriptions of different gem types available in Sri Lanka.

   · 30 min

5. Kandy War Cemetery

   The Kandy War Cemetery is a British military cemetery in Kandy, Sri Lanka, for soldiers of the British Empire who were killed during World War II as well as a soldier who died during World War I There are 203 buried consisting of: 107 British, 35 East Africans, 26 Sri Lankans, 23 Indians, 6 Canadians, 3 Italians, 1 Frenchman and 2 unidentified persons,[2] Of the 203 dead, 151 were army, 32 were air force, 16 were navy, 2 were unidentified, 1 was merchant navy and 1 was from the national fire service.

   · 20 min

6. Royal Botanical Gardens

   Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually.[1] It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka).[2] It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees.[1] Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

7. Gunatilake Batiks

   An opportunity to get an overall idea about the batik industry of Sri Lanka. Whole process including waxing, applying colors etc will be explained by the experienced industry specialists.

   · 30 min

8. Kandyan Cultural Centre

   The cultural show in Kandy gives you the opportunity to witness a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing, Sri Lanka’s iconic art form, which includes elaborate costumes, boisterous mass drumming, and flamboyant dancing. It gives you an introduction to the various dance forms of the Kandyan hill country as well as the low country and ends with the most impressive and exciting fire walking.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

9. Temple de la Dent

   Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha

   · 1 h· Admission not included

10. Kandy View Point

    A great location to over see the beautiful Kandy city. Main city, streets, temple of the tooth relic, Kandy lake and the surrounding area can be seen with the best view. Ideal as an evening activity to conclude Kandy city tour.

    · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

How to use your ticket

• Dress code is smart casual

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Pricing per package (up to 3 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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