Kandy - The Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka

About Kandy - The Last Kingdom of Sri Lanka

Nestled among mist-covered hills and centered around a serene man-made lake, Kandy (Mahanuwara) is the cultural heart of Sri Lanka. As the island’s second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, it holds a legendary status in the minds of locals: it was the last capital to fall to colonial powers, standing proud and independent long after the coastal areas had been conquered.

For the traveler, Kandy offers a cooler climate, colonial architecture, and deep spiritual immersion. It is the gateway to the Hill Country and the home of the country's most prized possession—the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha.