Seeking the unseen…
Rituals and traditions, drums and dance, caparisoned elephants, pious devotees, intricate wood carvings and vivid mural paintings, hipped roofs, synthesized culture and architecture—this is Kandy–a UNESCO heritage city.
Location: Kandy
| Trip type | City walk |
| Trail route type | Point-to-point |
| Length | 6 km |
| Cumulative elevation gain/loss | Negligible |
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | 4 to 8 |
| Start | Queen’s Hotel lobby – 08:00 |
| Finish | Kandy city centre – 13: 30 |
| Inclusions | Trek Guide/entrance fees/local lunch, water & tea |
| Exclusions | Transport to the start point/water |
| When | All-year-round |
This walk is not available on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.
Highlights
Royal Bath
British Garrison Cemetery
National Museum
Tooth Relic Temple Square
St.Paul’s Church
Prince of Wales Fountain
Trinity College Chapel
Udawattekele Forest Reserve
What to wear
Light walking shoes/trainers
Trousers/long skirt (knees are the limit)
Shirt/t-shirt/casual tops*
*No sleeveless tops
What to put in your backpack
Cap/hat
Sunglasses & sun protection cream
Light waterproof jacket (k-way) – depending on the weather
Copy of your ID/passport
Emergency phone numbers
Basic first aid kit
| N° of persons | 4-6 | 7-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Per person | $30 | $25 |