It is one of the most tourist attraction place and also is one of the most beautiful city in the island. The city is surrounded by verdant mountains.

The city was founded in 1592 by King Vimaladharmasuriya I. It was the last capital of Sri Lanka until it was captured by British in 1815. Now a day Kandy offers its visitors rich collection of art and craft and historical buildings. It include a collection of ancient temples buildings, handicrafts, souvenirs, rich cultural practices and rituals. Especially the city is famous for world popular “Kandy procession” or “Kandy Esela Pererahara”.

Kandy Ancient city is one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka & was declared in 1988. Kandy is the home of The Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) one of the most venerable place for the Buddhist community of Sri Lanka and  all around the world.