
Kandy City Tuk Tuk Tour
Kandy, also called Senkadagalapura or “Maha Nuwara,” is a sacred city in Sri Lanka’s central highlands and the last capital of the Sinhala kings. Surrounded by lush hills, tea plantations, and waterfalls, it’s rich in culture and heritage. August is ideal to visit for the 10-day vibrant Kandy Perahera festival, featuring drummers, dancers, elephants, and whip crackers. The city offers top cultural, religious, and scenic attractions.
Kandy Tuk-Tuk Tour Highlights
Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa): Begin at this sacred Buddhist site, home to the revered left canine tooth of the Buddha. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.
Kandy Lake (Kiri Muhuda): Stroll along this serene man-made lake, created in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe, right next to the temple.
Bahirawakanda Temple (Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya): See the giant Buddha statue atop Bahirawakanda hill, visible across Kandy city.
Kandy Viewpoint: Enjoy panoramic views of the city from this scenic vantage point.
Local Market: Explore the bustling two-story municipal market in the city center.
Natural Gems & Gemmological Museum: Discover Sri Lanka’s rich geological history and some of the world’s rarest minerals.
Tea Plantation & Mill: Learn the tea-making process, from leaf picking to grinding, in this iconic Sri Lankan experience.
Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens: Wander through 147 acres of exotic plants and tranquil scenery near the Mahaweli River.
Kandy Cultural Dance Show: End the tour with a vibrant display of Sri Lankan dance and cultural heritage, performed by the Kandy Lake Club Dance since 1982.



