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  The beautiful city of Kandy which is situated in Sri Lanka’s hill country will always be an interesting place to visit. Kandy is one of the nation’s cultural hubs, offering much that will draw the interest of the culture enthusiast. However, this city also offers attractions that will captivate the general sightseer as well. Provided below is some useful information regarding planning a rewarding trip to Kandy. Bernard Gagnon ,  Pinnawala 01 ,  CC BY-SA 3.0 Choose the time to visit For a memorable trip to Kandy, you should decide in advance regarding the period of your visit. Although it will be quite possible to visit this city at any time of the year, you could time your trip according to your personal preferences and priorities. If you seek the ideal weather, the optimal time at which to visit this city would be from December through April. However, as you might expect, you may encounter more fellow tourists during this period. On the other hand, the splendid Kandy E...

  Kandy is the last kingdom of Sri Lanka and proudly retains its traditions and culture. The capital of the island’s pretty central highlands, this city is ideal for relaxing, sightseeing, and learning about local culture. In this article on how to spend two days in Kandy, you will find the best things to do in Kandy. Amal Balasooriya ,  Kandy Lake - Central Province ,  CC BY-SA 4.0  1. Explore the Kandy Lake  Once you arrive in Kandy, you will notice the city proper is centred around the man-made Kandy Lake. Built by a former king of Sri Lanka, the lake is deemed sacred and sits in front of the Temple of the Tooth Relic or Dalada Maligawa. Being sacred, no fishing is allowed at the lake, but you can buy cones of popcorn from sellers around the lake to feed the multitude of fish, enjoying the protected status in the lake. There is a footpath winding around the lake, which is ideal for an amble, admiring nature while all around you traffic rushes by. The perimete...

  The charming city of Kandy in Sri Lanka attracts a host of visitors each year. It is regarded as being one of the island nation’s cultural hubs and presents some captivating attractions for the visitor. Even if you have just one day to experience this city (ideally you should spend longer here!), you will be able to visit a selection of its major attractions, including those described below. Charith Gunarathna  from Kandy, Sri Lanka,  Kandy Sri Lanka (25817983741) ,  CC BY 2.0 Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Taking pride of place in Kandy would be the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and no visit to the city would be complete without experiencing this important religious attraction. In fact, this place of worship is sacred to Buddhists because, as its name indicates, it is believed to contain a tooth relic of the founder of Buddhism, Gautama Buddha. You will find that the ambience inside the temple is pleasant, with the aroma of coconut oil from the lamp...