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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka: Kandy

3/6/2016

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Blog Series: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka you can find 6 UNESCO world heritage sites. These sites offer you a unique insight into Sri Lankan history and culture. Many people want to visit these picturesque and interesting sites, and we have therefore put together a blog series giving you all the information you need before visiting these grand places.

On your Holiday Tour you can visit all the UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka. You will get a good understanding of Sri Lankan history and culture, and see fantastic sites and the splendor of Sri Lanka. Contact us with your tour requests, and we will design the perfect tour itinerary for you.

Part 2: Sacred City of Kandy
Explore the Cultural Heritage of Sri Lanka - Traditional Handicraft - Visit the greenery of Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

Kandy is the southern tip of the Cultural Triangle in Sri Lanka. The city became the last capital of the kingdom in the 16th century, and it was one of the last bastions of Sinhalese independence before the British entered.

Kandy is associated with the history of the spread of Buddhism. It remains a sacred Buddhist site that many believers, as well as tourists, visit.

The Temple of the Tooth Relic is beautifully situated along Kandy Lake and the remains of the Royal Palace. The Temple of Tooth is beautifully decorated with different materials, decorative paintings and sculpted decor. Enshrined in the Temple is the relic of the tooth of Buddha.
More: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/450
 
Esala Perahera
The Esala Perahera in Kandy is the greatest religious festival in Sri Lanka. Thousands of pilgrimages as well as tourists come every year in July/August to celebrate and watch the grand pageants and ceremonies. You can also visit Kandy during the Esala Perahera to watch this grand happening. An advice is to book tickets and hotels beforehand to make sure there is availability, as a lot of people come to visit Kandy every year for this happening.
 
Explore Kandy
The heritage of Kandy are cultural traditions seen in large parts of Sri Lanka, within architecture, sculpture, painting, dance and music. In Kandy you have the opportunity to see traditional Sri Lankan handicraft making and buy souvenirs such as silk products, gems, batik, carvings and other traditional Sri Lankan handicraft. Skilled handicraftsmen will show you how they create these stunning products.

Only a few kilometres outside Kandy, in Peradeniya, you can also find the famous Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Today everyone is allowed to visit the park, but once only royalties were allowed inside the botanical gardens. Take your chance for a relaxing walk and enjoy all the colourful flowers and greenery.

Be Inspired in 2016 - Discover Sri Lanka and Sacred City of Kandy

Questions or want to book your getaway to Kandy?
We are happy to help you out with your Sri Lanka Holiday Tour.

Ayubowan.

edenlankaholidaytours.com
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