EXPLORE THE KINGDOM OF HILL CAPITAL -Price starting from 210 USD.

Overview

KANDY CITY

Take a fascinating stroll through the Sacred City of Kandy, now a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Sacred Temple of the Tooth, situated in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, the Kandy Lake, Queen’s Bathing Pavilion, and Royal Audience Hall, amongst many other interesting sites. 

TEMPLE OF THE  SACRED TOOTH RELIC /CULTURAL DANCE SHOW

Kandy is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

PINNAWALA ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world.

GADALADENIYA  TEMPLE - PILIMATALAWA

Gadaladeniya Temple in Sri Lanka is an old monastery built over a rock in Diggala in the district of Kandy. According to an inscription carved into the walls, the temple was built in 1344 AD by King Buwanekabaghu the fourth. The temple was designed by the South Indian architect Ganesvarachchari in a design similar to South Indian architecture.

LANKATHILAKA TEMPLE PILIMATALAWA

Lankatilaka is a Buddhist temple of the 14th century in the Hiyarapitiya village, from the Udu Nuwara area of Kandy district in Sri Lanka. This historical temple was built by the Gampola king, King Buwanekabahu the fourth (1341 – 1351AD), in 1344 AD. Gampola was a stronghold on the banks of the Mahaveli River.

UDAWATTE KELE

The lush forest cover of Udawatta Kele Sanctuary behind Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy has a long history dating back to many centuries. It was declared Tahansikele or forbidden forest by the Sinhala kings who ascended the throne when Kandy became the capital city.
It was a royal forest reserve where no one was allowed to venture. Located close to Sri Dalada Maligawa and the royal palace in this verdant jungle, where among trees, creepers, lichen, mosses, ferns, grasses, fungi, and bacteria are found in abundance.

The forest remained impenetrable for many centuries, where wild boar, monkey, hare, squirrel scaly anteater, porcupine, reptiles, monitor lizard, tortoise, and varieties of birds, worms, and insects live in perfect harmony with nature.
The pond in the heart of the jungle was the place where queens in the past bathed and used as their pleasure garden. In times of war, kings always used the forest for their defense against attacks, and very often they escaped through the heavy foliage to a safer place.

KANDY VIEW POINT-

Kandy View Point, Arthur's Seat, which offers a stunning view of Kandy city, especially the lake. It is situated 550m above sea level on Rajapihilla Mawatha.

BAHIRAWAKANDA TEMPLE

Bahirawakanda Temple, which has a famous landmark - a big Buddha statue that is easily visible from Kandy city center. It's just a five-minute drive away from the city center.

EMBEKKA DEVALAYA

In the Udu Nuwara area of the Kandy district lies a temple with a history of over six centuries. Built during the reign of King Wickremabahu III (1371-1394AD), who ruled in the Kingdom of Gampola, the temple is practically covered in wood carvings. The woodwork is confirmed by UNESCO as some of the best and most detailed in the world. The temple is dedicated to the god known as ‘Murugan’ by the Hindus and ‘Katharagama deity’ by the Buddhists.
The temple consists of three main areas. The first is the Sanctum of Garagha, which is the inner sanctum where the statues of the god are located. Next is the Dance Hall or Digg,e which is representative of the king’s consort Henakanda Bandara, and where dancing events were held in the times of the kings. The final section is the Drummers’ Hall, representing the drummer Rangama, and where musical events were once held.

AMBULUWAWA TOWER 

Ever heard of Ambuluwawa Tower? If you’re in Sri Lanka for a day tour or a round tour, Ambuluwawa Tower is one of the must-see sites in Sri Lanka. You can get to Ambuluwawa Tower from Kandy or Gampola. Little knowledge about this site is, it is 3567 meters above the sea level and there are 200 plants which belong to 80 species. We know the climb to the top is a bit tough, but then agai,n you know the hardest climbs always give the best views. Some of the best views you can admire from this tower is from

South –Sri Pada or Adams Peak
North –Mountain range of Knuckles
West –Bathalegala or Bible Rock
East –Piduruthalagala Mountain
If you visit on a day that has a clear sky and is not misty, you’ll be able to see the breathtaking view of the Hanthana Mountain Range, Hunnasgiriya, and the mountains in the Nuwara Eliya district. The Hanthana Mountain Range is known for being a lone warrior capable of withstanding anything that would be put its way, and home to many travelers and joyously giving out adventure to any who would seek it.

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN - PERADENIYA

Royal Botanical Garden - garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. 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.

GIRAGAMA TEA FACTORY 

Sri Lanka and its tea plantations go hand in hand. In the central province of Sri Lanka stands Giragama Tea Plantation, a quaint village known for tea cultivation. Giragama was one of the first few plantations near Kandy, the heart of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka is one of the highest producers of tea in the world, and this tea estate allows a tour inside where tourists can see how tea is processed with machines. Furthermore, they can also purchase tea at the very same place.

Inclusions for the rate

• Accommodation in standard rooms on a half-board basis at hotels specified or of similar standard.
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from pick up at the airport to drop off in Colombo
• All transfers are conducted on a private basis using a comfortable, dual air-conditioned minivan.
• Service of a professional English-speaking Driver
• Hotels, as mentioned above, with daily breakfast and dinner.
• Toll/Parking fees.
• Government TAX/VAT (Kindly note that this is subject to change in the event the government changes its tax policy
• A minimum of 4 participants is required to qualify for the above rate.

Value added services

•  Bottled water during the tour.
• 1 SIM Card.
• Gift Souvenirs.

Exclusions for the rate

• Visa fees – 
• Entrance Fees for sites mentioned in the itinerary.
• Licenced National Guide.
• Kandy Perahara Supplements.
• New Year and Christmas night Supplements
• Peak Period Supplements ( 20.12.2025- 10.01.2026)
• Cost of beverage throughout the tour.
• Expenses of a personal nature.
• Tips and Porterage
• Any other services not specified above
• We offer optional excursions and additional services, which will incur extra charges.
• Visits to wildlife parks will be at the client's own risk. 

Hotel rules & Regulations

• The official check-in time at all hotels will be 1400hrs.
• The official check-out time at all hotels will be 1200hrs.