Kandy - Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Kandy is located in the central part of the country. approximately 120 kilometers northeast of Colombo. and is situated at an elevation of 500m above sea level. It is a world heritage site declared in 1988.
Kandy has a smooth climate, which offered more comfort to both local and foreign, and it is surrounding by hills gives additional Beauty for the City.
It is our last kingdom in Sri Lanka. There the last king was Sri WickramaRajasinghe. We had 3 experiences with 3 invaders, Puthugese, Dutch and British. But that 3 is unable to capture Kandy. Because it has Rich Geographical features, what is that, Mahaweli River going around the city. Mountains are there, leeches are there. Therefore they were unable to capture. Then the British signed a treaty in 1915. It is called "UdarataGivisuma", and after our own country became a British colony.
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Kandy it is home to many cultural sites including the Temple of Secret tooth relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical Garden. That has more Attractions among the visitors. Due to that, UNESCO named it is as World Heritage Site.
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What is another interest nearby Kandy?
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Royal Botanical Garden.
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Cultural Dancing Show
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lankathilaka viharaya
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Village Tracking.
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Gems Museum.
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Batik Factory
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Shopping – Jem and Juwelary
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Take one of the most beautiful train rides from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya or Ella.