One of the coolest cities in Sri Lanka to visit is Kandy. The city is a fantastic site to base oneself for a lengthy tour because it is situated in the stunning foothills of Sri Lanka`s central mountains! The city is practically in Sri Lanka`s geographic center. Many visitors come from all over the country to Kandy to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Royal Botanical Gardens, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and Kandy Lake, which are all fantastic day outings!

Asian elephants in the wild can breed at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, which was founded in 1975. The orphanage`s mission is to safeguard and provide for the island`s orphaned elephant population. The elephants are provided with a natural habitat, twice-daily trips to the river, and voluntary bottle-feeding of young elephants.

Due to its preservation of the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, Sri Dalada Maligawa, often referred to as the Golden Temple or the Temple of the Tooth, is a revered Buddhist place of devotion.

Orchids in particular are well known for their exquisite beauty at Kandy`s Botanical Gardens. Because they used to be exclusive to Kandyan aristocracy, they got the moniker \"Royal.\" This is the biggest and most spectacular botanical garden in Sri Lanka.