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Kandy
The last royal capital, around a lake in the hills. Home of the Temple of the Tooth and the Esala Perahera festival.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026
Temple of the Tooth, KandyWhat to see.
Stay: 1–2 nights Best: All year; July or August for the Perahera
Temple of the Tooth
The most sacred Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka.
Peradeniya gardens
Royal botanical gardens outside the city.
Kandyan dance
Evening show with drums and fire walkers.
Spice gardens
On the way from Dambulla through Matale.
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