Half-Day Kandy City Tour by Tuk Tuk
Duration
7 Hours
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Overview
Discover the ancient royal city of Kandy from the seat of a classic tuk tuk, weaving through historical landmarks, lush botanical gardens, and vibrant local streets in one exhilarating half-day adventure.
As the last royal kingdom of Sri Lanka, Kandy holds a wealth of history, archaeology, and natural splendour for every curious traveller. Your driver picks you up directly from your hotel in Kandy for a ride aboard a classic tuk tuk. Along the way, you will visit the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, home to over 4,000 plant species including rare orchids, spices, and medicinal herbs. You will also stop at the Kandy Commonwealth War Cemetery, a sobering memorial to Allied soldiers who fell during World War II. The tour continues through Kandy City Centre before concluding with a visit to the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of Buddhism holiest shrines, before you are returned to your hotel.
Highlights
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5
- During World War II, the city of Kandy hosted the Headquarters of the South
- Bahirawakanda buddha statue Roughly 2 kilometers from the city center of Kandy
- You want to breathe in Kandy in all it's glory
- The Kandyan, or up-country (udarata natum), dances, are regarded as the
- The subject of fierce fighting, it is said that the tooth - one of the
What's Included
Itinerary
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
- Royal Botanic Gardens: Located about 5.5 km west of Kandy city centre near the Mahaweli River, these celebrated gardens are home to over 4,000 plant species including orchids, spices, medicinal plants, and palm trees. The gardens receive over a million local and 400,000 foreign visitors annually, and the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka is located within the grounds.
Kandy Commonwealth War Cemetery
- Commonwealth War Cemetery: During World War II, Kandy served as the Headquarters of the South East Asian Command. This beautifully maintained cemetery is the final resting place of over 200 Allied soldiers from Britain, East Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Canada, Italy, and France who gave their lives during the war.
Kandy City Centre
- Kandy City Centre: Explore the vibrant heart of this ancient royal city. Browse local markets, experience the rhythm of everyday Sri Lankan life, and savour local fruits as you ride through the streets aboard your classic tuk tuk.
Temple of the Tooth Relic
- Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa): One of the most sacred sites in Buddhism, this ornate temple complex houses a relic of the tooth of the Buddha. A deeply revered pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from around the world, it is a fitting conclusion to your Kandy city experience.
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