Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka and lies in the midst of hills. It is the Capital of the Central Province. It is both an administrative and religious city. Kandy is the second largest city in the country and is frequently visited by Buddhists especially of the Theravada School.
Kandy is very famous among tourists for three main reasons: It is home to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic; Dalada Maligawa), the Botanical Gardens (located in Peradeniya) and it always has a special place when it comes to festivities such as the Esala Perahera.
PROVINCE: CENTRAL PROVINCE
DISTRICT: KANDY DISTRICT
POPULAR FOR: PALACE OF THE TOOTH RELIC, ESALA PERAHERA - KANDY,
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, PERADENIYA
WEATHER: 28 °C
TYPE: CULTURAL, HISTORICAL
POPULATION: 110,049
AREA: 1,940 KM²
DISTANCE: 114 KM (71 MILES)
Colombo to Kandy distance 122.4km.
