The hill capital of the country anda former Capital during the reign of the last monarchy. Since it is in the Central Hills, there are numerous roads from which Kandy is connected to all parts of the island. Home of the Consecrated Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic where the sacred tooth relic of Buddha is deposited & displayed, known in Sinhalese as the ‘Sri DaladaMaligawa’ located beside the quaint Kandy Lake – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Behind this Sacred Shrine by the lake is the Kandy Arts Center, where the Kandy Cultural Dance Performance is conducted every evening at 5 pm. The Cemeteries of the British defense forces & leaders who were buried in the Island are located not too far from town. The Royal Botanical Gardens located at Peradeniya is 12 km from the town. This Park contains almost every plant, vine, herb, tree, weed or other kind of vegetation which grows on the planet both Tropical & Temperate. Highly reviewed by visitors from around the globe, it is a place worth visiting. Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage 22 km from town is a very fascinating attraction, where Orphaned Elephants are protected & tamed to help them live out their lives far from the natural but starving wilderness where they’re being picked up from.