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Sri Lanka / Kandy / The City

Kandy, the charming hill capital and the cultural city, 129 km. from Colombo and situated 465 metres above sea level. The Colonial rulers called it Kandy for Kanda in Sinhala, meaning a hill.

Nestling midst low hills, and looped by Sri Lanka’s largest river, the Mahaweli, Kandy is still the home of the arts and crafts, music, dance and song which flourished during the reign of the king-their patron.

This beautiful city, with its hills and valleys, rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls around the hills, has its share of hallowed and living shrines, of the Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and the Muslims in the city and around. But, to the Buddhists, Kandy is a Sacred City.

Travellers sensitive to atmosphere discover Kandy’s greatest charm in the aura of age and splendour and the very tangible peace that, oriental - style, a crowded market place stocked with fruits, flowers and foodstuffs to buy, and a hive of activity everywhere.

Climate is moderate. Temperatures range from 17 degree-310 degree Celsius (Jan-April), 21 degree - 31 degree Celsius (May-Aug), 18 degree Celsius (Sept-Dec).







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Created: September 1, 1995 - Last updated: February 04, 2008