Full Day Tour To Kandy

Full Day Tour To Kandy

Duration Of The Tour  -   1 Day

Pick Up Location         -  Kalkuda Or Batticaloa

Inclusions                  -    water Bottles / Drivers Food / Luxury Car Transfer / All Taxes And Fees.

Places you Visit   -   Temple Of Tooth Relic Kandy / Peradeniya Botanical Garden / Cultural Dance

After pickup at 5.30 am see Kandy Royal Botanical Garden in Peradeniya. It is started in 1374 as a garden of the kings of Kandy, 147 acres in extent with more than 4,000 species of rare and endemic trees and plants as well as flora from the tropical world. You do not want to miss the Orchid House that has more than 300 varieties of exquisite orchid from the rare indigenous Foxtail and Vesak orchids. You can also see great lawn, spice garden, double coconut palms, cacti, bamboo and more. 

In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa). The Temple of Tooth Relic is the World Heritage Site that houses the sacred Tooth relic of Buddha. The golden roofed temple is visited by both locals and tourists bearing flowers and incense daily throughout the day and night. It is a genuine place of worship. The original dated from the 16th Century, though most of present buildings and Patthiripuwa (Octagon) were built in the early 19th century. You could see Kandyan Moonstone, Makara Thorana, Udamale, Sanctuary, Audience Hall, Sri Dalada Maligawa Museum and International Buddhist Museum. You can also observe Poojas (offerings) the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honor of the Tooth Relic performed several times every day. The most colorful Asela Perhara is held in July and August every year. 

The last stop is gem museum, wood crafting and Kandyan cultural show. After the tour is concluded, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kalkuda.