Kandy is the famous city of Sinhala history, culture, religion and pageantry. The Kandyan Kingdom was the last independent state in Sri Lanka. It withstood the onslaught of three invading European armies for over two centuries. Kandy can be explored on foot, with the higher altitude making the climate conducive to long walks. The city is visually rich its narrow streets lined with old buildings full of character, and crowded with people. The Municipal Market has colorful displays of the fruit and vegetables, textiles and clothing. The Kandy Lake provides an attractive focal point to the town.
		The Temple of the Tooth - The Temple of the Tooth houses the most scared Buddhist relic, the Tooth of lord Buddha. For more Details.... Kandy Lake - The shady path surrounding the lake provides a view of the and the town. The last Sinhalese King created the lake in Kandy. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens - Peradeniya Botanical Gardens is a 60 hectare (147 acre) garden and is the largest in Sri Lanka. Ideal for walkers, you can also bike or drive through it.

Kandyan Dance - A nightlong ceremony to honour the God Kohomba became the focus of a style of dance perfected in Kandy under royal patronage. The religious performance require about 50 male dancers dressed in silver belts, beaded breastplates, anklets and headdresses jangling as they swirl and skip to the rhythm of 10 drums. Today, the Kandyan dances are often performed by women, emphasize the graceful rather than the acrobatic elements of the dance. Gadaladeniya Vehere - Gadaladeniya Vehera was built on a hilltop around the 14th century. Faded paintings provide many clues as to the manner in which the temple was built. The art is believed to be South Indian. (FOR MORE DETAILS.......)

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