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Kandy and The Tea Country
Kandy and the Tea Country have a fascinating history that’s central to the heritage of Sri Lanka and home to many of the island’s cultural gems.
Stopping off here is essential in order to visit the Temple of the Tooth or to lose oneself in the attractive Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, and also to access the vast expansive tea plantations and mountainside hugging, montane forests.
The Temple of the Tooth
Kandy is famed for being home to Buddha’s tooth and can be seen in the courtyard of the Temple of the Tooth. This precious relic attracts white-clad pilgrims, bearing lotus blossoms and frangipani, every day. It is a moving experience to join the local worships in their morning worship.
The Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens, which are the second-largest in the world after Kew in England, house an amazing collection of flowers and trees as well as a world-famous orchid house. It is also possible to see the outside of Lord Mountbatten’s colonial house within the gardens.
Train journey into the Tea Hills
Experience the most magical train journey through the hill country, tea plantations and mountains to reach the highlands where we recommend you spend a few days walking, exploring and relaxing in this magnificent location.
Experiences
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Kate Hitchen
My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.
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Explore other regions
Colombo
Colombo exudes culture and history, the atmosphere is exotic and exciting.
Cultural Triangle
The Cultural Triangle is home to five of the eight UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sri Lanka.
Galle
Located in the southern region of the country, Galle is known for its stilt fishermen and the fortified old town, a Unesco…
Jaffna and North East
Sri Lanka’s north and east coast region are alive with a newfound buoyancy and electric vibrancy.
The National Parks
A wide range of altitudes gives Sri Lanka biodiversity normally found across an entire continent.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. A curiosity of the world and of you, and your passions. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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