| City | Kandy |
| Known for | The laidback 'capital' of the hill country, and the historical bastion of Buddhist power. |
| Location | 116km from Colombo. 488 meters above sea level |
| Existing since | 14th century A.D. |
| Places of interest | Dalada
Maligawa Temple where the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is enshrined.
There are many shrines and temples in and around Kandy. There are
plenty of lovely scenic walks around Kandy, one of which leads to
the Mahaweli river, where you may see elephants being bathed. Beside
the lake there are beautiful displays of local crafts and an auditorium
for popular local dance performances. Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens began as a pleasure garden by a Sinhala King, with its amazing variety of trees, plants and flowers. |
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Remarks |
Dalada Maligawa Temple declared by UNESCO as World heritage site. |