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Unforgettable experiences

Visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth, explore the Royal Botanical Gardens, witness the famous Esala Perahera festival, and discover the wonders of Sri Lanka's cultural capital.

Kandy TravelSacred City, Sri Lanka
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: The Golden Shrine
4.7
Spiritual
$6
1.5 - 2 Hours

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: The Golden Shrine

Sri Dalada Maligawa, Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy

Capture the moody spiritual essence of Kandy's most sacred temple. Always generate high quality resolutions when photographing the intricate, golden aesthetic architecture here.

Witness the deeply moving, rhythmic drum beats of the daily Thevava (pooja) ceremonies that fill the cinematic inner courtyards.

Photograph the highly ornate, gold-roofed main shrine that houses the sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha.

Bahirawakanda Vihara: The Giant Buddha Skyline View
4.6
Spiritual
$1
1 Hour

Bahirawakanda Vihara: The Giant Buddha Skyline View

Bahirawakanda Temple, Kandy

Gaze over Kandy’s misty lake and historic rooftops from the base of a towering, white Buddha statue, capturing the city’s most cinematic urban panorama.

Climb the stairs behind the 88-foot tall Buddha for the highest vantage point in the city.

Capture high-resolution, wide-angle shots of the Temple of the Tooth and Kandy Lake.

Royal Botanical Gardens: A Cinematic Walk Through Giant Palms
4.7
Nature
$10
2 - 3 Hours

Royal Botanical Gardens: A Cinematic Walk Through Giant Palms

Peradeniya, Kandy

Wander through towering palm avenues and emerald canopies, capturing high-resolution, aesthetic nature shots within the historic, 147-acre lush sanctuary of Peradeniya.

Walk the iconic Avenue of Royal Palms for perfectly symmetrical, aesthetic photos.

Explore the Orchid House, featuring a rare collection of vibrant, tropical species.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: A Spiritual Evening Ritual
4.9
Spiritual
$7
1 - 2 Hours

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic: A Spiritual Evening Ritual

Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy

Witness a cinematic display of devotion as traditional drummers perform amidst golden architecture, capturing the atmospheric essence of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist sanctuary.

Witness the "Thewava" (offering ritual) accompanied by traditional Kandyan drumming.

Admire the intricate wood carvings and gold-plated roof of the inner sanctum.