Ancient Ranawana Temple Overview Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is situated in Pilimathalawa, approximately 12 km from Kandy. The temple is famous due to the presence of the tallest walking Buddha statue in the world, also known as the Sakman Buddha Statue, which reaches as high as 80 feet. The temple is magnificently constructed to adorn […]
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Gadaladeniya Temple Overview Gadaladeniya Raja Maha Viharaya, also known as the Gadaladeniya Temple, is an ancient Buddhist temple situated near the city of Kandy. This Buddhist monument was built in the 14th century by the ruling monarch Bhuvanekabahu IV of the island nation of Sri Lanka. Gadaladeniya Raja Maha Viharaya was built with the design
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Lankatilaka Temple Overview Lankatilaka Temple, also known as the Lankatilaka Raja Maha Viharaya, is said to be among the most important ancient Buddhist temples in the country. Situated atop a rocky hill near Kandy, the temple was erected in the 14th century under the rule of Bhuvanekabahu IV. This place is famous for the mix
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Degaldoru Cave Temple Overview Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient cave temple located in Amunugama, about a few kilometers from Kandy. It was originally built by King Kirti Sri Rajasinha and completed by King Rajadhi Rajasinha in the 18th century. Famous for its beautiful frescoes, these are the most beautiful Kandyan Era Frescoes (Wall
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Kandy Cultural Dance Show Overview Kandy Cultural Dance Show is one of the top cultural sites of interest in Kandy's hill capital and is an exciting place to visit to learn about Kandy's rich cultural traditions. There are various Kandyan cultural dances and folk dances of other regions of Sri Lanka performed during this show.
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Ambuluwawa Overview Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex is a special kind of eco-tourism center as well as a center of faith situated near Gampola, about 25 km from Kandy. Ambuluwawa is situated on a hill that rises over 1,000 meters above sea level. Ambuluwawa is known for its spiral white tower, the views of the surrounding mountains,
Hanthana Mountain Range Overview The scenic group of mountains in the Hanthana Mountain Range lies only a few kilometers away from Kandy city. It is essentially an environmentally protected area, and it is one of the most sought-after places for hiking, nature walks, and outdoor exploration in Sri Lanka. There are seven peaks in this
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Sri Lanka Tea Museum (Hanthana) Overview The Sri Lanka Tea Museum is situated in the Hantana Tea Factory, developed in 1925. This museum is placed around 3km south of the city of Kandy. This is an appreciation of the pioneers of the Ceylon tea industry, including James Taylor and Thomas Lipton. This four-story museum holds
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Kandy View Point Overview Kandy View Point on Rajapihilla Mawatha in the hill tops overlooking the Kandy Lake is the best place to enjoy the most breathtaking view of the whole Kandy city. From this spot, one can witness the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, the golden roof, the milky white Kandy Lake also
Peradeniya Botanical Garden Overview The Royal Botanical Gardens, commonly known as the Peradeniya Botanical Garden, are some of the well-maintained and most beautiful gardens in Sri Lanka. About 5 km from Kandy city, the garden lies along the banks of the Mahaweli River. With over 60 hectares, it boasts more than 4,000 plant species. It
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