Category Archives: Kandy
Explore the Ancient Kingdoms of Sri Lanka: A Journey Through Time
Sri Lanka's ancient kingdoms offer a compelling narrative of the island's history, spirituality, and artistry dating back 2,500 years.
Insta-worthy views to capture during the Trail
The Pekoe Trail, also known as the Tea Trail, is a beautiful trek in Sri Lanka that takes you through lush tea plantations, picturesque landscapes, and stunning viewpoints.
What to pack for the Pekoe Trail?
If you're planning to embark on the Pekoe Trail, you're in for a treat! This stunning trek in the central highlands takes.....
A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget
Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...
Four Sri Lankan Festivals That You Should Experience
Festivals in Sri Lanka are a spectacle; the streets are bursting at the seams with a kaleidoscope of colour, sound, taste and smell. The regular hustle and bustle...
3 Artisanal Crafts of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is well known for its fabulous beaches, lush mountains, and interesting history, however, one aspect of the island that is often forgotten is its long...
THE BEST PLACES FOR SOLO CAMPING in Sri Lanka
Imagine waking up to vistas of lush greenery covered in the swirling morning mist, swimming in endless turquoise waters, and trekking through wilderness...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka to Visit with Friends
When considering a holiday in Sri Lanka, the country’s sunny beaches and deep blue waves tends to be its biggest draw. However, beyond its shores...
A Guide to your Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka With your Pals
The grind of our everyday lives can take a major toll on our bodies. From the moment we wake up, for most of us it’s go, go, go. The daily commute...
A Ceylon Tea Adventure with your Family
While touring through the stunning island nation of Sri Lanka, you might want to experience the nation’s most treasured export: tea! From the undulating...
Things to do in Sri Lanka for your Honeymoon
Choosing the perfect place to match different vacation-personalities can be a tough call to make in general, but this is especially the case when choosing a...
3 Gardens You Must Visit in Sri Lanka
From lush tropical rainforests to pristine sandy beaches, Sri Lanka is every vacationer’s paradise filled with stunning sceneries and plenty of wildlife to...
Exploring The Ramayana Trail, A Solo Traveller’s Guide
Sri Lanka is home to over 50 sites associated with the Hindu epic, Ramayana. It is said that the ten-headed demon king, Ravana, resided in the...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Using Public Transport in Sri Lanka
Taking public transport in any country is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint (especially after you’ve taken an international flight...
Romantic Ceylon Tea Adventures
Sri Lanka is a great holiday destination for companionable adventures, family vacations and of course, romantic getaways. From beachside retreats...
A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Exploring the Land of Ceylon Tea
From the moment you land on this beautiful island nation to the moment you leave, you’re going to be drinking tea, tea, tea! Sri Lankans...
A Solo Guide To a Wellness Retreat In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the best holiday destinations in the world, it has a little bit of everything which is guaranteed to please anyone. However, more often than...
Eat, Pray, Love In Sri Lanka
Eat, Pray, Love has become a sort of cult philosophy after Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel (and later the movie with Julia Roberts) with the same title. The main...
De-Stress In Sri Lanka With A Romantic Wellness Holiday
By definition, to retreat is the act of seeking refuge, a great way to describe a wellness holiday in Sri Lanka. Seek refuge in the beautiful green forests...
The Best Way To Travel Around Sri Lanka With Kids
One of the main characteristics in the long list of things that makes Sri Lanka so amazing is that in spite of its small size, each region is...
Best Souvenirs To Buy From Sri Lanka
Besides being extremely beautiful, Sri Lanka is full of life, sound, colours, traditions and delicious food. After your travels here, you’ll...
Discover Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle
Sri Lanka is best known for its golden beaches which wrap around the whole island, but the country has a hidden gem in its interior...
Romantic Things To Do In The Cultural Triangle
Sri Lanka is definitely one of the most romantic destinations to visit, it has golden beaches, turquoise waters and rolling green hills, however, most people...
Pallekele Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka is a country that is synonymous with the sport of cricket, which is the most popular sport on the island. It was introduced to locals by British...
Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara
Situated less than an hour away from the city of Kandy, on the road between Negombo and Peradeniya, the Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Vihara is one...
Wales Park
Wales Park in Kandy is known by many names: The Royal Palace Park, Wace Park or Rajawasala Park. Situated on top of a hill, the park covers approximately 2...
Ceylon Tea Museum
Situated around four kilometres to the south of Kandy, the Ceylon Tea Museum occupies a building that was once the Hatane Tea Factory, constructed in 1925...
Millennium Elephant Foundation
Spanning a 15-acre estate that is located around 10 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Kegalle, the Millennium Elephant Foundation (MEF) is a charity...
Commonwealth War Cemetery
During World War II, the city of Kandy hosted the Headquarters of the South East Asian Command and was a key location for the war effort. The graveyard that...
Udawattekele Sanctuary
Spanning over an area of more than 100 hectares, the Udawattekele Sanctuary is a historic forest reserve that sits on a hill within the city of Kandy...
Royal Botanical Garden
Once, over a hundred years ago, the 60 hectares of land that today forms the Royal Botanical Garden was reserved for the exclusive use of Sri Lanka’s...
Ranweli Spice Garden
Around an hour’s drive north of Kandy, the Ranweli Spice Garden is situated in Kawudupelella in Matale and pays homage to the long history of Sri Lankan...
Bahirawakanda Temple
The temple on the hill of Bahirawakanda, called the Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, is most well-known to tourists for its giant Buddha statue, which can be...
Hulu River Waterfall
Hulu River Waterfall is a stunning waterfall that is located in Huluganga Town (a village within the Central Province of Sri Lanka) and is regarded by local...
Kandy Lake
Kandy Lake is an artificial lake that is also known as the Kiri Muhuda, and it can be found in the heart of Kandy city. Built in the early 19th century by King...
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
Within the royal palace complex of the ancient Kingdom of Kandy, the Sri Dalada Maligawa is a Buddhist temple that is home to the tooth relic of Lord Buddha...
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Located in the village of Pinnawala, halfway between the capital city of Colombo and the ancient kingdom of Kandy, the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an...
Romantic Strolls Around The Island
Sometimes a nice, relaxing walk along a scenic route is exactly what you need to invigorate the romantic in you. There are beautiful places...
Honeymoon Spots In Sri Lanka
If you’re on the hunt for the ideal island paradise honeymoon, we’ve got you covered. There are many romantic spots in Sri Lanka that would be the perfect...
Museums In Sri Lanka You Must Visit With Your Friends
One of the best things about exploring a foreign country with your friends is that you get to explore a whole other culture together. Sri Lanka welcomes...
UNESCO Sites to Cross off your Bucket List
Sri Lanka’s recorded history goes back thousands of years, but many of the structures built by civilisations long gone are still standing today...