The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic reflected in Kandy Lake, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Hill Country Gateway

Kandy

Tempelstadt am See und kulturelles Tor zum zentralen Hochland Sri Lankas.

Einführung

Kandy ist eine der wichtigsten Kulturstädte der Insel und eignet sich besonders gut als Übergang zwischen Kulturdreieck und Hochland.

It was the last royal capital of Sri Lanka and remains closely associated with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the island’s Buddhist heritage.

Reisehinweise

Beste Reisezeit

Kandy is workable year-round, though clearer mornings and smoother city exploration are more common from December through April.

Anreise

Most travellers reach Kandy by road or rail from Colombo, and it is often the starting point for scenic train journeys toward Nuwara Eliya and Ella.

Highlights

  • Tempelbesuche
  • Spaziergänge am See
  • Kulturelle Aufführungen

Pakete mit Kandy

Weitere Reiseziele

Sigiriya Lion Rock fortress rising above the ancient water gardens at sunrise, Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka
Cultural Triangle
Sigiriya

Sigiriya

Sigiriya is one of the most recognisable attractions in Sri Lanka and remains a core stop in island itineraries built around history, archaeology, and landscape views.

Lion Rock climbSummit viewsWater gardens
The Nine Arch Bridge spanning a misty jungle valley at Ella in the Uva Highlands, Sri Lanka
Uva Highlands
Ella

Ella

Ella is one of the island’s strongest visual destinations and works best as a slower hill-country section between cultural travel and the south.

Nine Arch BridgeLittle Adam’s PeakTea estates
Galle Fort lighthouse and colonial rampart wall above the Indian Ocean on the south coast of Sri Lanka
South Coast
Galle

Galle

Galle is the anchor destination of the southwest coast for travellers who want more than a beach stop and prefer atmosphere, architecture, and easy walkability.

Fort walksCafés and galleriesSea-facing ramparts