Tea Estates, Sri Lanka

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.

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka

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.

Botanical Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka

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.

Blue Train, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka
Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka
A Tea Plucker, Galle, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Train from Kandy to the Tea Country, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Kandy, Sri Lanka

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.

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Botanical Gardens, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Peradeniya’s Botanical Gardens

Abundant with the most incredible variety of trees from around the world, the botanical gardens also have an impressive collection of orchids and roses.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Little Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka

Little Adam’s Peak

Hike to Little Adam’s Peak to marvel at the 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains and tea estates.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Train from Kandy to the Tea Country, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Scenic Train Ride

Travel by train into the heart of the central highlands, passing through some of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular scenery.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy

Experience the early morning Buddhist blessing and offerings at the Temple of the Tooth.

Train from Kandy to the Tea Country, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan Tea Estates

Wake early to see the tea pickers making their way to the colourful, sari dotted tea terraces.

Suggested Holiday Idea

Kandy Cemetery, Sri Lanka

Kandy Garrison Cemetery

Take a fascinating tour around the cemetery to learn of the lives and deaths of the people who lived here in colonial times.

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