Kandy Cultural Expedition

Admire the Sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy – Visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic upon arriving in Kandy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every day thousands of devotees and tourists from abroad and locally visit this most sacred temple.

Enjoy Panoramic Views from Kandy’s Scenic Overlook –The Kandy viewpoint is one of those breathtaking locations that offers a broad perspective of the historic town. The serene Kandy Lake and ethereal mountain provide an idyllic backdrop. If you would like to take a picture or a moment of Kandy’s beauty from above, this is the ideal location.

Explore the Pinnawala Elephant Sanctuary –  See the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which looks after roughly 80 elephants. Three times each afternoon elephants are led into the nearby river to be fed and bathed. They walk down to the river together. It is a charming and amazing sight to watch those baby elephants being bottle-fed.

Discover the Beauty of the Royal Botanic Gardens – The oldest formal gardens in Sri Lanka are the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. An estimated number of 2 million locals and visitors from abroad visit this palm-framed site each year. The garden is famous for its collection of orchids and the lengthy palm-framed pathways. It has more than 4000 species of flora including orchids, spices , medicinal flowers and palm timber.

Tour the Spice Plantations in Matale – Walk through a Matale spice garden with a knowledgeable guide afterwards. Learn about the cultivation of many other tropical herbs that you may be familiar with as well as the spices that you have used to flavour your food at home.

Visit Mawanella’s Spice Gardens – During a fragrant and educational tour of  the Mawanella Spice Gardens, visitors can learn how Sri Lanka produces its well-known spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper. The rich spice heritage of the island can be discovered by tourists on escorted tours that offer insights into traditional farming methods.

Engage with Local Artistry at Gem, Wood Carving, and Batik Workshops –Explore the gem wood carving and batik stores while strolling through Kandy to purchase mementos.