Kandy Trip Overview
While Kandy is a compact and colorful city buzzling with activity and people, a whole different surrounding awaits, if you drive for 10 minutes away from the city center.
The wall of mountains covered in greenery both natural and tea plantations are a refreshing sight. Small plantation villages, old tea factories from British times, many scenic view points, Colorful Hindu temples and many White stupas tell a story of life in the hills.
Having seen all the popular attractions in the historic city, why not hop in a tuk tuk for a fun ride in this scenic surrounding to see and get to know more about Sri Lankan life ‘ Up close and Personal’?
Take a short walk in the tea fields, visit a Hindu temple, try some local snacks and enjoy the soothing mountain views and listen to the stories from past on this three hour journey in the hills above the much celebrated last kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Kandy, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Kandy Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka
While Kandy is a compact and colorful city buzzling with activity and people, a whole different surrounding awaits, if you drive for 10 minutes away from the city center.
The wall of mountains covered in greenery both natural and tea plantations are a refreshing sight. Small plantation villages, old tea factories from British times, many scenic view points, Colorful Hindu temples and many White stupas tell a story of life in the hills.
Having seen all the popular attractions in the historic city, why not hop in a tuk tuk for a fun ride in this scenic surrounding to see and get to know more about Sri Lankan life ‘ Up close and Personal’?
Take a short walk in the tea fields, visit a Hindu temple, try some local snacks and enjoy the soothing mountain views and listen to the stories from past on this three hour journey in the hills above the much celebrated last kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hantana, Hantana, Kandy, Kandy District, Central Province
A short stop will be made here to enjoy the views of Hantana mountain range covered in greenery. Enjoy the views and fresh air.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galaha Group Hindu Kovil, 6M36+JF6, Galaha, Sri Lanka
A short stop here followed by insights from the guide on Hindu community in Sri Lanka. An opportunity to admire the colorful architecture and observe rituals during opening days
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Galaha Quartz Quarry, 6M99+698, Kandy, Sri Lanka
A scenic location where a large quarts quarry is located. Large stocks of beautiful quartz mined here are exported to be used in Ceramic wear.
Duration: 10 minutes
