KANDY
The hill capital is another “World Heritage Sites”. It was the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings during the Portuguese, Dutch and British rule and finally lost to the British in 1815 after an agreement. To the Buddhist of Sri Lanka and the World, Kandy is one of the most sacred sites as it is the home of the “Dalada Maligawa” - Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. The Bathing Pavilion (Ulpenge) is by the Lake and in the Centre of the lake is the Island called “Kiri samudraya” (Milk white ocean) used by the kings as the summer house. Today it is the centre of Buddhism, Arts, Crafts, Dancing, Music and Culture. Visitors can experience these Dance & Music at the daily Cultural Performances held at several places in the city.