How to Plan a Trip to Kandy – The Last Kingdom

  Kandy is the capital of Sri Lanka’s central highlands. The city is steeped in culture and tradition and was the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. A beautiful green city made up of narrow hilly streets and plenty of wide-open spaces, Kandy is not to be missed when visiting Sri Lanka. To make the most of your time in the central capital, this article will explore tips on how to plan a trip to Kandy.

 1.     Plan Your Journey to Kandy by Train

 The train journey to Kandy is one to cherish and the perfect prelude to the entire trip. Book your tickets early from the Fort train station in Colombo. You can choose from first, second, and third-class tickets. The price variations depend on whether you want air-conditioned compartments, private booths, etc. Along the way, you will be treated to green hills and silvery waterfalls as the train makes its way through the mountains and tunnels of Sri Lanka, climbing up to the highlands. It’s a good experience to understand and observe how the bio-diverse environs change so quickly on the island.

2.  Decide on the Number of Days You Plan to Spend in Kandy

A two-day trip to Kandy will be sufficient to cover the sights, although you may find the comforts of your Kandy city hotel and the environs so alluring that you decide to stay on for longer. However, it's best to book your hotel in advance, and when doing so, choose central city hotels like Hotel Topaz for easy access to the sights, keeping in mind that the best of Kandy things to do are located within or in proximity to the city.

3.  Make Up an Itinerary of What You Want to Do in Kandy

There are plenty of things to do in Kandy and most iconic attractions will be within walking distance from your city hotel in Kandy. It is a bustling and crowded town you will relish; hence, you will enjoy walking along the streets to get to the sights, stopping for a drink of king coconut water, and asking the locals for directions; it’s all a part of the experience and ambience of bustling Sri Lankan cities. Listed below are some of the favourite things to do in Kandy.

4. Pay a Visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens

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This huge parkland is located before you head into the city proper. Established by the British colonists, the gardens are home to a staggering array of flora. You will love the wide-open spaces as well as the bursts of colour from bushes and islands of carefully manicured plants. The walkways are lined with giant palm trees while the Mahaweli River flowing at the bottom of the green is a lovely spot to relax at.

5.  Explore the Dalada Maligawa

The Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Tooth Relic, occupies part of the old Royal Palace. The sacred shrine is located at the centre of Kandy city and can be accessed on foot from your city hotel. The shrine is home to a sacred tooth relic of the Buddha and is a good place to learn about Buddhism culture. Wander around silently and observe the devotees at prayer. You will even be able to watch certain ancient rituals being practised, depending on the time of day you visit the shrine.

6. Enjoy Walks along the Kandy Lake

The Kandy Lake was built by one of Sri Lanka’s former kings. Deemed sacred, fishing in the Lake is prohibited. Hence, a multitude of fish thrive there, and you can purchase cones of popcorn to join in the fish feeding ritual. Kandy Lake sits across from the Dalada Maligawa and is a central landmark within the city. The borders are made up of lovely shady walking paths with benches placed for people to sit relax and enjoy the soft breezes wafting off the surface of the lake. A good place to spend your evenings, the lake even offers boat rides to the little man-made island in the centre.

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