Kandy Tour – Travel around the Royal city of Kandy City tour from Pinnawala, Mawanella, and Kegalle in a luxurious car with a driver for just $19 with Tulip Holidays Travels Sri Lanka.
The Sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy is the main tourist attraction. Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, a historic temple that houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Go on a city tour of Kandy in the afternoon. Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, before it was brought under British rule in 1815, this city was the final royal capital of Sri Lankan kings. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has a rich culture, history and heritage and attracts travellers from around the world.
Kandy city viewpoint is a place where you can see the whole city from one place. You will decide on the place you take your Lunch. Alternatively, take a stroll amidst the vibrant colour of the fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy Market. Fine-tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music and drumming amplified by a cultural show that enhances the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka.
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, is a flourishing national asset is 45 mins away from The Ayurvedic Garden. First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later improved upon by the British, the gardens are located just four miles from Kandy and feature the most welcoming facilities as well. Walk into this 147-acre haven for an experience of bliss, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions and an octagon conservatory. Be greeted by the vast expanse of magnificently landscaped, lush green turf which will encourage you to take an exhilarating break. Towards the north of the entrance is a cafeteria that one might come across, before heading to some of the highlights here; this includes the Orchid House and the giant Javan fig tree, each with its sense of grace and beauty.
The Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Museum is also situated in Kandy.
You can visit a Leather Shop with Arts and Crafts where you can do souvenir shopping, visit a Batik or a Silk clothing store. The batik craft in Sri Lanka is inspired mostly by Indonesian-style batik and can be found in all sorts of garments and textiles. From classic designs to more contemporary fashions, batik is an important part of Sri Lankan fashion and textile manufacture. Batik can be found in classic sarees and Western-style clothing.
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Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in and around Pinnawala. Visit The Ceylon Tea Factory and Plantation (40 min drive) where you will learn about Ceylon Tea Plantation and Manufacturing process (FREE). En route, you can stop in a famous place called "Pahala Kadugannawa". Your next stop is The Sri Lankan Gem Museum (FREE) which is 1 hour away from the Resort. Thereafter visit the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, a flourishing national asset which is 20 mins away from Gem Museum. First developed as a pleasure garden under royalty and later improved upon by the British, the gardens are located just four miles from Kandy and feature the most welcoming facilities as well. Walk into this 147-acre haven for an experience of bliss, passing well-tended lawns, pavilions and an octagon conservatory. Be greeted by the vast expanse of magnificently landscaped, lush green turf which will encourage you to take an exhilarating break. Towards the north of the entrance is a cafeteria that one might come across, before heading to some of the highlights here; this includes the Orchid House and the giant Javan fig tree, each with its sense of grace and beauty. Next, Visit The Sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy (30 min drive). Experience an ancient Kandyan legacy engraved around its crown jewel, a historic temple that houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Go on a city tour of Kandy in the afternoon. Last ruled by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, before it was brought under British rule in 1815, this city was the final royal capital of Sri Lankan kings. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has a rich culture, history and heritage and attracts travellers from around the world. Kandy city viewpoint is a place where you can see the whole city from one place. You will decide on the place you take your Lunch. Alternatively, take a stroll amidst the vibrant colour of the fresh fruits and vegetables in the Kandy Market. Fine-tune your evening by stepping to the beat of traditional music and drumming amplified by a cultural show that enhances the rich and vibrant culture of the Wonder of Asia, Sri Lanka. Head back to the Hotel, on the way you can visit a Shop with Arts and Crafts/ Ayurveda where you can do souvenir shopping as well.
