Green View Holiday Resort

Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau. Kandy is the administrative capital of the Central Province, and considered as the cultural capital of Sri Lanka, due to its architectural heritage. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic, one of the most important places of the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.

As you step into this vibrant city, you will be greeted by a bustling marketplace filled with colorful stalls selling everything from exotic spices to traditional handicrafts. Take a stroll through the streets to soak up the local atmosphere and sample some of the delicious street food that Kandy is famous for.

One of the main attractions in Kandy is the Temple of the Tooth, which houses a sacred relic believed to be a tooth of the Buddha. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a significant religious and cultural landmark, with its intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.