Kandy, is the last kingdom of our island, where once kings used to rule. Kandy is steeped in cultural heritage and natural beauty, historic monuments, enchanting forests, great rivers, breath taking vistas and picturesque mountains and valleys. Kandy is one of the most peaceful cities in the island, with its quaint city of old-world charm and ancient history. This city is mostly suited for rest and relaxation, and with its rich heritage, there is a lot of ancient and cultural places that one can visit. One of the best Kandy hotels to stay over, when visiting Kandy is the Cinnamon Citadel hotel. This hotel is one of the best of the luxury hotels in the hills of Sri Lanka, it is ideal for whose seek rest and relaxation and to those who come in search of the treasures of this ancient city. This hotel is one of the most unique hotels, designed with fused retro chic design with the rich heritage of this ancient kingdom.
The most important place that one should visit is the Temple of the Tooth, it is considered as the Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist relic- a tooth of the Buddha. The entire temple covers a large area as well as the main shrine and other temples and museums within the complex. Also, the World Buddhism Museum contains photographs, displays which illustrates Buddhism around the world. There are also Devales, four kandyan devales to the gods who are followers of the Buddha. The National Museum features royal regalia and reminders of Pre-European Sinhalese life. The museum also features the old Tusker the stuffed animal himself. It is a fascinating place, it is a well worth a look for the artefacts alone.
Walk over the main wall and admire the views of the gardens which are great photo opportunities. The Kandy Lake is also a beautiful and a peaceful setting that one can walk around and just relax by. There is also a very large shopping complex, called the Kandy shopping complex which has one of the most of the best brands in Sri Lanka.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+