If you are in search of a hilly resort away from the heat and hustle and bustle of life Kandy is the right choice for you that is known to be the 2nd largest city of Sri Lanka and act as a notable Buddhist pilgrimage destination. The charm of being encircled with the lush green and rich vegetations of the hills and Ceylon Tea plants is truly enchanting and enthralling. Many of the tourists just love to take flights to Colombo which is the premier tourist’s destination of the country but this just whenever you plan to head towards Sri Lanka, make your trip a little more amazing by hitting the picturesque and mesmerizing site of Kandy city. Its magnificent and unique heritage is very much evident from the allurements and fascinations that have bordered the whole region. Ranging from the representation of the old monarchy in the form of royal palaces to the manmade lakes, the place features that all, which is even beyond your imagination. The inspiration from the colonial rule is also very clear from the architecture and their love for green plants in the form of botanical gardens-all of them worth a visit.
Kandy Lake is one of the best loved attractions of this fabulous city that was constructed by royal king, Kandyan Empire and it is totally manmade. The natives have named it Kiri Muhuda and the lake also houses an island, in its heart. The lake offers you plenty of opportunities for relaxation and calmness- you can opt for a peaceful walk and stroll by the side of the lake and can also enjoy the boat sails. The lake is considered to contain holy water and it is forbidden to swim in its sacred enclosure. Another popular site of Kandy is the Temple of the Golden Tooth which is commonly called as Sri Dalada Maligawa and it contains the Lord Buddha’s tooth relic but it can only be seen once in every 6 years. Its history dates back to 16th century and that sacred tooth have been placed in Chedi that is completely made up of gold.
While moving towards the western side of the area, away from the city centre, you will reach the Royal Botanical Gardens that is a must-see attraction for every tourist. These gardens are declared to be the largest botanical gardens in the whole country and their settlement is more famous with the name of Peradeniya. These are also notable as an important part of history as they housed the head quarter of Lord Earl Mountbatten during the World War 2.
Another interesting area of the city is the Elephant Orphanage that is administered by the Department of National Zoological Gardens and provides shelter to the injured and orphaned elephants. You will love to feed the baby elephant with milk bottle and they too enjoy it a lot. The spot also features a restaurant so you can also fulfill your appetite whenever you feel hungry.
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