Kandy, once the seat of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom, is the cultural and spiritual heart of the highlands. Its Temple of the Tooth Relic is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the world, while the surrounding lake and hills create a scene of peace and elegance. The city is also alive with tradition, most vividly expressed in the annual Esala Perahera, a magnificent procession of dancers, drummers, and richly adorned elephants .
