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Kandy is a small cultural city surrounded by mountains, and with its own lake. It’s higher elevation means it remains warm but comfortable year round, offering respite from the rest of the country which can get stiflingly hot in season, or see a lot of rain out of season! It’s a cultural and spiritual hub, home to one of the most important temples in the country and the ideal spring board between Colombo and the more northern Dambulla & Sigiriya areas (two of the absolute must see places on any trip to Sri Lanka) it’s also on the train line to Ella (another must visit place)! The best way to get to Kandy is by train. It is very well connected making it the best way to travel to and from the city, you can travel to it directly from Colombo straight off the plane if you aren't big into large impersonal cities (like me). You can also get to it on the train line from Dambulla or Nuwara Eliya/Ella. Hot Tip #1: If you’re short on time, you can do day trips to Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya Rock from Kandy, before taking the most beautiful train route to Ella (more on this in the What To Do section) Hot Tip #2: Double check if there are any festivals going on at Kandy's Temple of the Tooth, if there are, time your stay in Kandy so you can see it - you will not regret it! -Find out where the best places to stay are during temple ceremonies in this guide, and learn more about their biggest yearly event - the Kandy Perahera festival (in the Hot Tip's section of What To Do in Kandy) And read on for all my recommendations on Where to Stay, What To Do and Where to Eat for a FABULOUS time in Kandy, Sri Lanka!

🏝️ After spending 2 months in Sri Lanka, we are excited to share our knowledge and experiences with you! Here's what you'll discover in our guide: -Entry requirements -Suggested itineraries (1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, and monsoon season itinerary) -Transport and discount code for Tuk-tuk rental -How to obtain a driver's license and where -Bucket list (must-see) places -Money recommendations and ATMs -Best safari tours -How to buy a SIM card and where -Recommend food, restaurants & accommodation -Top 10 paradise beaches (for surfing, swimming, and snorkeling) -Top 10 photography spots -The best time to visit -What to pack …and so much more! Sri Lanka is arguably one of the most incredible travel destinations of all time! And so we encourage you to experience it for yourself. Why did we create Sri Lanka travel guide? After spending 2 months in Sri Lanka, and driving around it for a month in a tuk-tuk, we can proudly say that we experienced the country in the best possible way - immersing ourselves in the local culture, eating traditional food, driving and dealing with the crazy traffic and non-existent rules and connecting with beautiful souls that make this tropical island so special and welcoming. We carefully narrowed down the best places to visit in Sri Lanka, some that are wellknown tourist destinations, and some that are off-the-beaten-path. But the truth is, they are all destinations you simply must see with your own eyes! In this guide you will find the best wildlife tours, photography spots, 1-week, 2-week, and 1- month itinerary based on our experience, the best local dishes to try and so much more! Our hope is that this travel guide will help you plan your own trip to Sri Lanka and that you will create memories that will last forever! We would love to see your experiences in Sri Lanka so feel free to tag us - @travelcroats