Kandy Day Tour
This Kandy sightseeing tour visits multiple highlights of the UNESCO listed city with Walauwa Tours & Excursions. Kandy, more popularly known as the hill capital of Sri Lanka, is an attractive tourist destination. Its history dates back to the 15th century, when it was the last royal capital of the country. The city is 115km from Colombo and is the second biggest city in Sri Lanka. Kandy has an abundance of culture around it; the Temple of the Tooth being the most popular attraction. The center of the city is situated in a valley which is elevated at 600m above sea level. Kandy Lake is an artificial creation by one of the past rulers and today, it is a scenic center piece of the town. Also, home to an international cricket stadium, Kandy brings in thousands of cricket fans. Sports, religion, history and culture, Kandy has it all! A Day tour of Kandy should not be missed out on your tour of Sri Lanka.
Brief about tour
This tour is ideal for those who love to explore the culture and are fans of elephants in particular.
Can it be tailor-made?
Yes, we can customize the tour as you preferred. Please contact us in advance and we will make the arrangments.
Prices
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When to go
Any time of the year.
Begins at 5.00 a.m from your hotel
Transfers
Hotel – Tour – Drop
Things you will do
Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage
Royal Botanical Garden
Visit the Temple of the Tooth
Spice Garden
Places You Will Visit
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Established in 1975, Pinnawala elephant orphanage is a breeding ground for wild Asian elephants. The aim of the orphanage is to protect and care for the orphaned elephants in the jungles of the island. A natural habitat is presented to the elephants where they are taken to the river twice a day.
Tea Factory and Tea Plantation
En-route visit a tea plantation and a tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory.
Royal Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Kandy are renowned for their beautiful flowers and trees; orchids in particular. The name Royal comes in because they were once upon a time only open to the Kandyan royalty. With 60 hectares of land, covering 2500 square feet, this is Sri Lanka’s largest and most impressive Botanical Gardens.
Sri Dalada Maligawa
Sri Dalada Maligawa, also known as the Golden Temple or the Temple of the Tooth is a venerated Buddhist worship location as it preserves the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. A noticeable feature of the Temple is the golden canopy that makes it easily identifiable from far away.
Spice Garden
Enjoy Sri Lanka’s world renowned spices in a garden where it smells of cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and mace that overwhelm your senses! A garden with most spectacular specimens that are bound to make you realize that the Sri Lankan culture has so much to offer than what maybe shown from the outskirts.
Kandy View Point
Regarded as the highest point in Kandy, it is an absolutely breathtaking spot which gives a high angle view of the magnificent city.
If you wish to book this package or make any changes to it for your holiday in Sri Lanka, please do get in touch with us. Our friendly team of travel consultants will happily assist you.
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