The marvel of Kandy is there is so much to see and do. These are not only in the city limit of kandy but also in close proximity to it. You might want to extend the holiday so as not to miss out on any of them.

The elephant bath near Katugastota where domesticated elephants come for their daily bath.

The Victoria Golf Club which is just 20 minutes drive away is all part of the excitement.

Asgiriya Cricket Stadium which serves for international cricketi matches due to the climate and pleasant environment is known by all the cricket lovers worldwide



Knuckles Moutain range

The Knuckles Mountain Range covers parts of Kandy and Matale districts and is separated from the Central Hills by the Mahaveli Valley to the South and East and the Matale Valley to the West.

The importance of the Knuckles Mountain Range is obtained from several factors. It has a parasitical quality to it because of the mountain peaks, the crystal clear and perennial waterways, cloud forests and exquisite fauna and flora. Pregnant with history running into several millennia and a veritable treasure house of cultural heritage, the Knuckles Mountain Range can be considered a as a mirror to the past.

Knuckles mountain range and forest reserve is a A world famous destination for hiking,trekking,bird watching,camping and many other adventure activities.

Meemure Village

A Visit to meemure village offers guests an opportunity to experience what it is like to live in the ancient isolated village of Meemure.  The village is situated deep in the Knuckles Wilderness, where the local people have maintained their traditional and cultural attitudes towards the forest’s existence.  They rely heavily on the forest for their survival and gain as much as 63% of their total income from the forest resources.


Gadaladeniya , Lankathilaka Viharaya and Embekke Devalaya

These religious shrines are some of the oldest buildings in the Kandyan kingdom dating from the 14th century A.D. They contain paintings and sculptures of great historical and artistic importance. The genius of the Kandyan master craftsmen are attested here, whereby Gadaladeniya Viharaya is built of stone, Lankatilaka Viharaya and its Devale from clay brick with a unique architectural design and Embekke Devale out of wood while the mysterious Galengolla Potgul Viharaya with its valuable ola leaf manuscripts has a facade in the style of Florentine Renaissance and its interior resembles a Christian basilica with cupola and octagonal pillars. It also contains a beautifully painted giant wooden chest

Craftmen Villages

There are areas also home to another type of Kandyan master craftsmen who are the manufacturers of brassware, silverware and wood carvers. Numerous wayside outlets offer many bargains.
Examples:
Kalapura (Craftsmen’s Village) at Nattarampotha (6.5km/4 miles from Kandy); and Henawela Village – famous for its ‘Dumbara Mats’ (16km/10 miles from Kandy).

Udawaththa Kele
Eastern border of the Kandy city is called the Udawaththa Kele, a forest reserve which is attracted by all nature lovers.