Kandy Cultural Tour

Sight:Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

If you are passionate about wildlife conservation and meaningful animal experiences, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is the place to observe and interact with one of the world’s largest herds of captive elephants – a highlight of the tour is a rare chance to witness daily feeding sessions and river bathing in a semi-natural environment.Sight: Kandy City Tour and Temple of the Tooth Relic

Sight:Royal Botanical Gardens

Boasting a collection of more than 4,000 species of plants, including spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees and an outstanding collection of orchids in an orchid house is renowned for its more than 300 varieties in bloom at any given time the garden also features historically significant trees planted by notable visiting figures such as King George V, Queen Elizabeth, and other dignitaries.

Sight:Kandy Viewpoint

Offering tranquil views of the cityscape framed by lush hills the  Kandy View Point, located at an elevation of around about 550 meters above sea level, provides the best panoramic vistas of Kandy Lake, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), the Royal Palace of Kandy, and the lush green hills surrounding the city.

Sight: Gem Shop/Wood Carving and Batik Shop

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Sight:Geragama Tea Factory

For tea lovers seeking a field to factory and sensory delight a visit to the Geragama offers an indepth look into the delicate tea making process – from plucking in the fields to the stages of processing withering, rolling, drying and grading – and often ending with a tea tasting session of a variety of teas, from strong black teas to delicate white teas, amidst the surrounding lush plantations.