Day 4
Kandy
This morning, you will head to “the last kingdom of Sri Lanka” – Kandy.
Transfer Time: Approximately 3 hours.
En route you will stop to visit the Dambulla Cave Temple.
Dambulla Cave Temple - This is located in the North Central Province. This UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 1st century BC is an amazing complex of 05 caves, first used as a refuge by an ancient king who on regaining his throne, commissioned magnificent carved images within the living rock. Later kings made further improvements and the caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha of which the largest is a colossal figure spanning 15 meters. Cave inscriptions from the 2nd Century BC are found and on the walls are many paintings most of which belong to the Kandy period (early 19th century). This temple is a perfect location to view evolution of ancient Sri Lankan art and is an important historical site due to the amalgamation of the material from many eras.
Next you have the option to stop over at Matale Spice Gardens.
Matale Spice Garden (Optional) - You will have the opportunity to dabble in the homeopathic remedies of the East! The pungent aroma of the spice permeates the air as you explore the treasure garden of the Spice Gardens
Continue your journey to Kandy.
Kandy - Sri Lanka's hill capital, stronghold of the Sinhala Kings, is our most beautiful town. The focal point of the town is, without doubt, the golden roofed Dalada Maligawa. The highlight of the year is the Esala Perahera, when a replica of the relic casket is taken in procession accompanied by exotically costumed dancers, drummers and elephants during ten glittering nights in July/August. Visit Kalapuraya in the beautiful Dumbara valley. There are many shrines and temples, where you will see rare paintings, frescoes, wood and stone carvings.
Check in to the hotel and spend the rest of your stay at leisure.
Overnight Stay:
Superior Tour – Amaya Hills, Kandy (or similar) - Deluxe Room on Bed & Breakfast Basis.