Kandy City with a Local

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5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in the religious and cultural heritage of Kandy a UNESCO World heritage city with a visit to Sri Lanka's most significant temple. See Sri Lankan Buddhism in action of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic steeped in ceremony and a 1000 years of ritual before moving on to a modern Buddhist Temple where you will see an 88 foot tall seated Buddha statue that overlooks Kandy town. Tea is the bedrock of Sri Lankan culture and economy: you will see where tea cultivation was developed along with the development of machines used to create a perfect "cuppa." Royal Botanical Gardens has thousands of species of plants with a spice garden, an orchid house, a massive bamboo grove and many garden vignettes. You can also see a colony of dog-face fruit bats basking in the sun from their perches high in the trees. The Ceylon Tea Museum pays homage to the history of tea production; you can also enjoy a cup of tea and peruse the shop.

What's Included

Bottled water
Temple of the Tooth
Royal Botanical Gardens
Ceylon Tea Museum
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick up is meet in lobby. Other pickup locations can be arranged upon request.

Drop-off point

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    This sacred complex offers a. glimpse into Sri Lankan Buddhism through temple experience and through a museum dedicated to the development and spread of Buddhism. The site has small exhibitions as well including a museum dedicated to temple elephants, a museum dedicated to the history of the temple, and lovely spots for reflection scattered through the site. Proper attire required: covered legs above shins and covered shoulders -- men and women.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Royal Botanical Gardens

    This lovely and historic garden is the place where tea made its debut on the island. You can also see samples of tropical plants that now fill your gardens and homes that were originally cultivated here. Enjoy a spice garden, an orchid house, a massive bamboo grove and a large colony of fruit bats.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue

    This new temple features a lovely 88 foot tall seated Buddha and a stupa filled with lovely mural. The view of Kandy is quite lovely as well.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This museum offers a free guided tour or a self-guided tour where you can understand how the processing of tea was developed in the Kandy area. You can also enjoy a cup of tea and discount in the tea shop.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Kandy View Point

    Enjoy a spectacular view of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic from his viewpoint on the hills overlooking town.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Sls Kandy Tours

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