"Kandy - World Heritage City" Kandy by tommix

Kandy Travel Guide: 283 reviews and 687 photos

This sacred Buddhist site, popularly known as the city of Senkadagalapura, was the last capital of the Sinhala kings whose patronage enabled the Dinahala culture to flourish for more than 2,500 years until the occupation of Sri Lanka by the British in 1815. Kandy is also the most visited city in Sri Lanka, just after Colombo. Among the most picturesque cities in the island, the importance of Kandy is mainly due to it being the home of the Dalada Maligawa - Temple of the Tooth, which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha. Here visitors can observe the ancient traditions of drumming and sacred chanting in honour of the Tooth Relic, being performed several times each day.
Because of the history, pageantry and veneration associated with this city, Kandy is classed as a World Heritage City by UNESCO.

just a usual street scene...

Last visit to Kandy: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Jan 4, 2004
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I prefere this place to overcrowded elephant's orphanage. It's run by the Millenium Elephant Foundation - an... more travel advice

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suemac Sep 6, 2004 at 1:39 PM

Nice photos and good information. I,m back in Sri lanka later this year and hope to visit the elephant orphange you went to but I don,t think I,ll be buying any presents!
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kyoub Aug 18, 2004 at 4:32 PM

Great tip. Nice photos.
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najamrulz Jun 6, 2004 at 1:30 PM

Nice page on Kandy with beautiful pic covering city & surroundings. I still remember those beautiful evenings spent in Kandy. And this elephant washing part is fun for watch. Happy Travels :-)
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matcrazy1 May 21, 2004 at 11:43 AM

Any automatic washing machines for elephants there?
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deecat Dec 13, 2003 at 9:35 PM

Unique photo and information about the elephant bath.
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coceng Sep 27, 2003 at 4:45 PM

Hhmm, nice beautiful photo...haven't had this experience yet...:) thanks for sharing ! Regards.