Kandy District, Administrative district in Central Province, Sri Lanka
Description
Kandy District spans mountainous terrain with dense forests, tea plantations, and numerous Buddhist temples distributed throughout the region. The landscape combines natural features with religious structures that dot the area.
History
The area was the last capital of ancient Sri Lankan kingdoms, which maintained independence from European colonizers until 1815. British control afterward brought major changes to the region's governance and development.
Culture
The Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is a place where Buddhist monks regularly perform ceremonies and maintain sacred traditions. Visitors can observe how faith shapes daily practices and the design of these holy spaces.
Practical
The district connects to Colombo through multiple routes including the A1 highway and the main railway line from Colombo to Badulla. These connections make reaching the area straightforward and allow exploration of different parts.
Did you know?
The Udawattekele Sanctuary contains over 460 plant species and supports various mammals, reptiles, and birds. This forest area is a surprising natural refuge in the midst of developed surroundings.
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Temple of the Tooth
12.9 km
Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
17.2 km
Pidurutalagala
27.8 km
Victoria Dam
4 km
Knuckles Mountain Range
18 km
Embekka Devalaya
20.4 km
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
13.4 km
Kandy Lake
13 km
Lankatilaka Vihara
20.5 km
Gadaladeniya Vihara
21.4 km
Central Highlands of Sri Lanka
23.3 km
Royal Palace of Kandy
13 km
Matale Muthumariyamman Temple
28.9 km
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
27.8 km
Lake Gregory
32.8 km
Ramboda Falls
21.1 km
St. Clair's Falls
35.1 km
Randenigala Dam
20.1 km
Sembuwatta Lake
21.5 km
Devon Falls
35.8 km
Bomburu Ella
34.8 km
Belilena
44.2 km
Bogoda Wooden Bridge
38.3 km
Bogambara Prison
13.4 km
Aberdeen Falls
43.3 kmVictoria Park, Nuwara Eliya
31.3 km
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