Kandy

Travels in Lanka  

A blissful time in Srilanka,I know the Island well having explored many parts of it. Over the coming weeks I am going to share with you some of the best places to travel to experience the culture, food and all round majestic scenery.  From Kandy with its green luscious mountains to Colombo the capital with its hidden travel hotspots and in between were natural wonders lie like elephants and monkeys in the wild.

Kandy a Must see.

Kandy and its surroundings, have a lot to offer. It is a place with great heritage and history. I hope to provide you with your own fantastic experience of Kandy through tales of my journey in Kandy. 

Hunas Falls

Hunas Falls is only a one hour drive away from Kandy, and is a little hidden gem among the mountains.  It is surrounded by tranquil landscape which is a true escape from a busy life style back in Sydney. I was stunned by its beauty, sitting in the warm spring waters looking at the amazing backdrop of green lush land home to wild life including deer, monkeys, wild boar, and the water is alive with fish.

 

Cyelon tea plantation/ Museum

 

If you love tea this is a must see for you. I love the taste of Ceylon tea especially fresh from Kandy. It is sensational and I could have had it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The tea plantations are still very traditional.  I recommend if you have time also visit the tea plantations near Nuwara Eliya. Most of them offer guided visits, which include walks through the tea fields, tours of the factories themselves and, of course, complimentary tea tastings. 

 

Sri Dalada Maligwa (Temple of the sacred tooth relic)

If you love to learn about the culture and religious history of Srilanka then I recommend visiting Sri Dalada Maligawa this is one of the most prestigious Buddhist temples of the Region. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. A great time of the year to visit this temple and its surrounding areas is during May the month of Vesak (the month the Buddha was born) as the city lights up in celebration of his birth.

  Rockview Restaurant 

While in Kandy  I recommend stopping at the Rockview Restaurant for a bite to eat. The view from the terrace is spectacular set in a rural lane outside the city. Try the Buffet as it allows you to taste a range of there highly recommended dishes all in one sitting.

  Kandy Esala Perahera

I hear that the Kandy Esala Perahera is an amazing display of Srilankan culture. It runs in the months of July and August.  During celebrations dancers fill the street dancing to the beat of the bongo and people ride elephants dressed in glamorous costumes. I would love to one day visit Kandy in time to witness the magic of the festival myself.

Kandy was a place I wish I had more time to explore.

Shamila