| J Williams |
09 April 2005 |
Stayed at Citadel Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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From this hotel we were close to the Pinnewala Elephant reserve, great for families to see these amazing creatures close up. Central Kandy was very accessible with lots of interesting sights and walks. We visited a tea plantation and factory nearby which was very informative and a Batik factory and shop. On the Kandy to Colombo road on the way back we stopped at one of the Spice plantations (no.100) which we toured with a Guide, had a complimentary massage with some of their products and obviously bombarded with sales talk to buy some (quite) expensive products.
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| M Howe |
01 March 2005 |
Stayed at Suisse, Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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The Devon restaurant was cheap and cheerful, the Rams restaurant tended to trade on its reputation within the Lonely Planet guide. Peradeniya Botanical Gardens were worth a visit along with elephant orphanage
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| P Hoddinott |
20 February 2005 |
Stayed at Suisse, Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) is the highlight, with great atmosphere created by the presence and murmur of many pilgrims praying. The Botanical Gardens are outstanding in a quite different way, allow two hours minimum, a day could easily be filled. We had a car with English speaking driver for six days of seeing the main sights of Sri Lanka at 30Rps per Km plus 300Rps for the driver's per diem. We covered about 1200Kms.
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| L Collins |
13 January 2005 |
Stayed at Queens Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Kandy is a delightful town nestled in the rolling hills and with its serene lake. Heavy traffic in the center of town during week days is a bit unpleasant, but a stroll to the British cemetery or a visit to the Temple of the Tooth are most enjoyablee and rewarding.
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| R Shah |
31 December 2004 |
Stayed at Suisse, Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Kandy we were told needed only a few hours to tour, not the case. It's a small town but a lot to do and see. The "Tooth temple" is great, make sure that you are there for the 'puja' it's a wonderful experience, happens twice a day the evening puja is at 7pm. Great walks in the area as well.
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| S Kealy |
01 October 2004 |
Stayed at Suisse, Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Kandy isn't that nice a place, it serves a purpose - being a base so you can visit the Ancient cities. It is dirty and busy and you constantly get hassled. Some people try to con you - if you get taken by a 'dance teacher' to see the Orphange School in the grounds of the Monastry - please barter with them when they try to sell you Batiks painted by the children! Very expensive otherwise. There are bargains in the shops if you so wish. We took a tour to some of the Acient Cities with Queen's tours (based inside Queen's hotel). It cost R5500 and is well worth it. Put comfy trainers on though!
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| L Truelove |
23 August 2004 |
Stayed at Suisse, Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Kandy is a great base for further travels in the hill country. We also enjoyed Nuwarra Eliya, and some top spots to stay there as well, such as St. Andrews Hotel. Easiest to hire a guide & car/van when you're heading out to visit other locations around Kandy.
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| R Smith |
18 July 2004 |
Stayed at Queens Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Take the train from Colombo to Kandy and back the views and experiences and memorable. Elephant Orphanage and Botanic Garden are also well worth visiting.
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| O Alt |
26 April 2004 |
Stayed at Queens Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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Visit the Temple of the Tooth in the AM, before the crowds. As you enter, a booth on your right stores your shoes, do not follow "guide" into temple on your right. There is a pat down search as you enter. Take a tuk tuk to Helgas Folly for afternoon tea and cookies, or dinner in the PM, lovely views.
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| E Moore |
10 April 2004 |
Stayed at Queens Hotel - Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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There are a lot of choices when it comes to things to do. The botanical gardens, the elephant orphanage, Matele (herb and spice gardens) or just walking around the lake. Just don't get there on a public holiday. There is a dearth of good restaurants, in fact I didn't find any. "The PuB" is the best bet for a feed, a drink and to meet fellow travellers.
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Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Kandy, Sri Lanka
