5 Exciting Things to Do In Kandy, Sri Lanka

In heart of Sri Lanka is located Kandy, a city which is generously filled with places that leave lasting imprints on mind, heart and soul. Draped in a complete tranquility with mild chants filling the air, the city can keep you captivated for the rest of your life. If you are fascinated by the timeless tales of this city, then apply for online Sri Lanka visa today!

There are multiple things to do in this country; some of them are given below:

1.       Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic- Considered as sacred, the temple of the sacred tooth relic has a golden roof and a tooth relic of Buddha which is kept under the golden casket in a heavily guarded room. Although the temple is open to general public and the place is often thronged by devotees every day, the casket is kept away from the spotlight.

2.       Kandy Lake- This beautiful lake of Kandy commands attention. Dominating the entire city, it was built by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha in 1807. Take a leisurely stroll around the lake with a few stops on the lakeside seats to admire the beauty of lake. The best part to enjoy the walk is the area around the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic.

3.       Degal Doruwa Raja Maha Vihara- Compact yet beautiful, this fascinating cave temple is hidden away in the leafy outskirts of Kandy. Constructed in 18^th century, the interiors of the temple are covered with murals that have become slightly faded. These Kandyan-era paintings and murals depict stories from the Jataka stories that are associated with the previous lives of Buddha. Apart from the paintings there is also a reclining Buddha which is the main highlight of the temple.

4.       Sri Dalada Museum- A famous museum which is located within compound of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth in Kandy, its upper two floors contain a stunning array of gifts donated by various presidents and Buddhist leaders to the temple of the world from all across the world. Letters and diary entries from the colonial era are also put on display that reveals the surprisingly respectful attitude of British towards the tooth relic.

5.       National Museum- The National Museum was once a permanent residence of Kandyan royal concubines and now features royal regalia and a collection which acts as a reminder of pre-European Sinhalese life. The major attraction of the museum is Rajasinha II`s golden crown. The tall-pillared audience hall hosted the convention of Kandyan chiefs that marked the end of the kingdom to Britain in 1815.

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