The city which protects the world’s most sacred Buddhist shrine lies in the hill country in Sri Lanka – Kandy. This is the most famous city among tourists, not only because of the historical importance of this city, but also for the soft climate and natural resources around this city. Although there are hundreds of interesting locations situated in Kandy, I'll list some of the most interesting places you must visit while you are in Kandy.
The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) & Royal Palace
In the heart of the city you could find the royal palace of the last independent kingdom of Sri Lanka. The Temple of the Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa, is also situated near the palace just a few steps away. The temple holds one of the Buddha’s teeth which is worshipped and honored by Buddhists all over the world.
The Royal Botanical Gardens
Just about 5km away from the city you will find the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka, The Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya. This was once the royal garden of the Kandyan queen, hence the name remains as the Royal Botanical Gardens. Dimensions of this garden has extended to 147 acres and it is speculated that the garden consists of over 4000 species of plants.
