Recognized as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, Kandy beholds a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Upholding Buddhist values, local residents are generally proud of their rich cultural heritage and try to retain traditions as much as possible. One of the most scenic cities of the island nation located amidst the hills in the Kandy Plateau, Kandy is renowned for tea and other tropical plantations. Situated at an elevation of 1,600 feet above mean sea level, Kandy is surrounded by thickly forested mountainous areas offering excellent scope for touristic activities including trekking.
A gateway to the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, Kandy is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. Showcasing several tourist attractions like the Temple of the Tooth, the Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage, the Royal Botanical Garden, the Tea Museum and many temples, Kandy is a leading destination within the interior Sri Lankan region. Reachable through several motorways from every direction, Kandy also is conveniently located on the Colombo-Badulla railway line.

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