Australia0811 Travels - Kandy, Sri Lanka - "Capital of Ancient Kings"

Kandy (Sinhala: මහ නුවර Maha Nuvara, pronounced [mahaˈnuʋərə]; Tamil: கண்டி ' ', pronounced [ˈkaɳdi) is a major city in Sri Lanka, located high up in the mountains of the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the second largest city in the country after Colombo. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. Some say Kandy is the only other real 'city' in Sri Lanka, other than Colombo. The easy-going capital of the Hill Country has a lot to offer -- history, culture, forested hills, tea plantations and a touch of urban buzz. Only 115km inland from the capital, climatically it is a world away due to its 500m altitude. The town and the countryside around it, is lush and green and there are many pleasant walks from the town and further afield. The town centre, close to Kandy's picturesque lake set in a bowl of hills, is a delightful jumble of old shops, antiques and gemstone specialists, a bustling market and a very good selection of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. As night falls the city becomes eerily quiet, yet illuminated by a myriad of colourful lights. Kandy is particularly well known for the great Kandy Esala Perahera, held over 10 days leading up to the Nikini poya (full moon) at the end of the month of Esala (July/August), but has enough attractions to justify a visit at any time of year. Our soundtrack recordings are courtesy of Sisira Senarathne and D. D. Gunasena - two of Sri Lanka's highly gifted and talented artists. All copyrights are theirs. Experience the beauty, wonders and natural attractions that Sri Lanka has to offer travellers - make the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" your next holiday destination. For any information regarding a Sri Lankan holiday feel free to contact us:- australia0811travels@gmail.com