The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic – One of the most venerated Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world located in
the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha an object of veneration for Buddhists. Kandy
was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple
Hakgala Botanical Garden - The second largest of Sri Lanka's five botanical gardens, Hakgala Botanical Garden is
adjacent to the Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears, monkeys,
and birds. The pleasant cool temperature that prevails throughout the year blends perfectly with the diverse
vegetation and fauna to create a veritable paradise. It is home to tens of thousands of plant species.
