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  Excursions > Day > Culture Of Kandy
 
 
  Depart for Kandy and en-route visit the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, the only one of its kind in the world. There are about 40 animals residing here presently ranging from the ages of a few months to several adults who act as foster parents to the young ones.  
  Sightseeing en-route includes:  
  Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage  
  Elephant Park - elephant ride  
  Kandy, the last stronghold of the Singhala Kings of Sri Lanka, lies in the central hills, approximately 120 kilometres from Colombo. The route to Kandy takes you through the broad acres of growing rice, fields (paddy), coconut palms and a picturesque landscape.  
  After lunch, sightseeing in Kandy includes:  
  A tea factory  
  The Kandy market square  
  The arts & crafts centre  
  The Kandy lake and Upper Lake Drive  
  This is a full day excursion and reminder that lunch is not included.