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

Kandy

Ville-temple au bord d’un lac et porte d’entrée culturelle des hautes terres du centre.

Introduction

Kandy est l’une des villes culturelles les plus importantes de l’île et fonctionne particulièrement bien comme transition entre le Triangle culturel et le pays des montagnes.

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.

Notes de voyage

Meilleure période

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

Accès

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.

Temps forts

  • Visites de temples
  • Promenades au bord du lac
  • Spectacles culturels

Circuits avec Kandy

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