Kandy Trip Overview
(SKU: LK70020000)
Randoli Perahera
The Five ‘Randoli’ Perahera’s are continued after the Kumbal Perahera for five consecutive days. Out of these Perahera’s the most beautiful and spectacular Perahera is the Randoli Perahera (golden palanquin). The city of Kandy is fulfilled with tourists and local spectators during this period.
This is the only Perahera in the world which is held for ten days along with hundreds of drummers, dancers, singers and elegantly dressed pilgrims and spectators.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
(SKU: LK70020000)
Randoli Perahera
The Five ‘Randoli’ Perahera’s are continued after the Kumbal Perahera for five consecutive days. Out of these Perahera’s the most beautiful and spectacular Perahera is the Randoli Perahera (golden palanquin). The city of Kandy is fulfilled with tourists and local spectators during this period.
This is the only Perahera in the world which is held for ten days along with hundreds of drummers, dancers, singers and elegantly dressed pilgrims and spectators.
Visit: Esala Perahera Festival, Sri Dalada Veediya Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. The Kandy Esala Perahera lasts for ten days while various festivities can be witnessed right throughout. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.
