Kandy is the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka nestling among the misty hills in the central region of the island. It is classed as a World Heritage City by UNESCO and is the most visited city in Sri Lanka for tourists and local people because the shrine holding the sacred tooth relic of the lord Buddha is placed in the heart of the city. Kandy is also the venue of the Esala Perahera, easily the most colourful pageant of Asia, held in July/August each year, in honour of the tooth relic. The torch-lit streets are filled with elephants and costumed dancers. Kandy is 45 minutes drive away from the world famous Victoria Golf Club and other outdoor activites are within easy reach such as white water rafting and hiking. It is also a good base from which to visit the many other attractions in Sri Lanka such as the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polunnaruwa, the rock temple at Dambulla and Sigirya, the lion mountain. The Kandyan areas are where the crafts of the Sinhalese have been kept

Kandy is the Hill Capital of Sri Lanka nestling among the misty hills in the central region of the island. It is classed as a World Heritage City by UNESCO and is the most visited city in Sri Lanka for tourists and local people because the shrine holding the sacred tooth relic of the lord Buddha is placed in the heart of the city. Kandy is also the venue of the Esala Perahera, easily the most colourful pageant of Asia, held in July/August each year, in honour of the tooth relic. The torch-lit streets are filled with elephants and costumed dancers. Kandy is 45 minutes drive away from the world famous Victoria Golf Club and other outdoor activites are within easy reach such as white water rafting and hiking. It is also a good base from which to visit the many other attractions in Sri Lanka such as the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polunnaruwa, the rock temple at Dambulla and Sigirya, the lion mountain. The Kandyan areas are where the crafts of the Sinhalese have been kept alive. From the art of mat weaving at Dumbara, to the silver craftsmen of Nattaranpotha, and wood carvers of Embekke, the Kandyan craftsmen produce the exquisite material which makes up the most sought after souvenirs of Sri Lanka.