Kandy City

Beautifully situated in the valley of the Hantana and Bahirawakanda mountain range, Kandy city is a master piece of scenic beauty it still has its majestic appearance of being the last capital of Sri Lanka. The ruins of the Kings palace are still one of its prestigious land marks of the cities ancient history. Opposite the palace is situated the tropical sanctuary of Udawattekelle. with its rich fauna and flora. As you enter the city passing the Peradeniya Bridge you come to the entrance of the Peradeniya Botanical gardens. This is the unbeatable place for orchids high bread and wild, indigenous plants, shrubs and endemic flora. It's lay out attracts many national and international visitors daily. Flowing through the city is the longest river in Sri Lanka and Kiri Muhuda (Lake of Kandy) adds to its scenic beauty.

At an elevation of 488 meters above the sea level this city was known as Sri Senkanda Shailabidhana Sri Wardanapura ( Senkadagala) in the past, till it became Kandy later on. Ideally placed in the central hills of Sri Lanka Kandy has a salubrious climate to add to its scenic beauty and atmosphere. Though it is only a 119KM away from the main capital Colombo Kandy is rich with its own agricultural sector being blessed with sufficient water and natural conservation.