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Kandy
Early morning at 7.a.m we start the journey from Colombo to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage nearby Kegalle, which was established to protect abandoned or orphaned elephants. We can see elephants roaming freely around the sanctuary area.
After Pinnawala we are driving to Kandy where is the last capital of Sri lanka. It is famous for the temple of the Tooth Relic and ruins left from the kingdom. We are traveling to Peradeniya Botanical Garden next where is located about 5.5 km to the west of Kandy. It is renowned for collection of a variety of beautiful colorful orchids. It includes more than 300 varieties of orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. We visit Batik Factory, Silk Factory, Gem Museum, Cultural Centre, Arts and Crafts Centre, Kandy City Center, Kandy Lake and Bahirawakanda. At 5.p.m we appreciate Kandyan Dance. After dance, we go to stay at a hotel overnight in Kandy.
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