Maldives

Kandy :

Situated 500 meters above sea level was the last capital city of the Sri Lankan Kings, until the year 1815 when the British took control of the Island. Kandy was considered to be the most beautiful city of the country.

Today it has a population of nearly 200,000. We call them Kandyan's none of the other citizens in Sri Lanka are called by the name of his town. They are proud because they belong to the last kingdom and the place where new history began with the British invasion.
Today a visit to Kandy will take you to the heart of the city, which is the Temple of the Tooth relic, Fresh fruits, the vegetable market, and the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens which is About 11 km from the city center is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Asia. Every evening there is a special cultural show, where a visitor could enjoy the traditional dances of the country.

The main Esala festival, Asia's grandest traditional pageant, takes place in the months Of July, August. It winds its way through the streets for ten nights by the moon and torch light. It is held annually in honour to the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha and to obtain blessings.
Do not forget to make a half day Excursion to see the unique Elephant orphanage in Pinnawala, where you can see the bathing and feeding of baby elephants.

Also you can visit the surrounding historical temples namely, Gadaladeniya, Embekka and Lankathilaka.

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