Kandy

Kandy city Sri Lanka is the capital of Central Province and Kandy Kandy District on the Mahaweli River, in the Kandy Plateau. The city is located in the centre of Sri Lanka. The Kandy Valley covers area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. The city is considered as one of the island nation's largest cities and the economic focus of the tea-producing central highlands. Dalada Maligava (the Temple of the Tooth), storehouse of a sacred Buddhist relic said to be a tooth of the Buddha, is located here, with the University of Peradeniya (1942) located nearby.

Kandy city Sri Lanka was originally known as Senkadagala pura after a hermit named Senkada who lived there. Many of Sinhalese people call it “Mahanuwara” meaning the "Great City”. But the name Kandy was derived from the Word Kanda, which means mountain due to its geographical location. The city Kandy was not an easy target for the foreign invaders who could gain the control of coastal area of the island. Thus Kandyan culture was abler to foster and maintain its own social structure, mode of living, Art & Architecture. The kings of Kandy ensured the safety and sovereignty of the hill capitol and its great culture until the British finally captured the city in 1815. The royal palace in Senkadagala was built by King Vikramabahu the 3rd of Gampola on the advice of a Brahmin who selected the site as a lucky ground for a Capital city.

Kandy city is well known for its scenic beauty, favorable climate, cultural values and historical significance. Today Kandy city Sri Lanka has an exciting range of restaurants and fast food outlets. Just like most urban centres in Sri Lanka, food from around the world can be explored in some of Kandy's exciting restaurants, especially Chinese, European,Sri Lankan, Indian and some American fast food outlets. The city offers a reasonable nightlife with most of the nightclubs concentratde mainly in Hotels, but there are numerous Bars and Pubs in the city that bringing out the real atmosphere. The city offers with a variety of shopping destinations. From colourful and vibrant markets, to exquisite boutiques. You can will find everything.