Luxury Travel to Kandy made for you
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's cultural hub
A world of ancient kings, ornate temples, lush gardens and vibrant traditions – Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and its cultural capital.
Nestled in the midst of hills and surrounded by tropical paddy fields and tea plantations, the town is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), the country’s most important religious shrine.
At the heart of the city is the man-made Kandy Lake, where a scenic shaded path offers views of the surrounding hills and town, ideal for walkers, joggers and bird spotters. Browse bustling market places with bright, fresh produce, local delicacies and fragrant spices, or spend the day exploring the opulent temples and learning about the city’s rich history. The dense downtown area is surrounded by tropical rainforest, so look out for exotic monkeys swinging overhead.
Kandy served as the capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom, before falling to the British in 1815 and navigating its streets reveals an intriguing mix of old Kandyan and colonial buildings. With the vibrant green of the highlands as a backdrop, Kandy is not only Sri Lanka‘s most cultural city, but one of its most beautiful.
A word from one of our experts
Kandy feels more like a town than one of Sri Lanka’s biggest cities, with its low-rise buildings, narrow streets and abundant greenery. I really enjoyed wandering through the peaceful Botanical Gardens – a lovely start to the day before the heat took hold.
Rachel O Leary
Luxury accommodation in Kandy
There are many incredible places to stay in Kandy. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
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Cathy Jocubeit
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