Thilanka Hotel, Kandy

At Thilanka Hotel Kandy, we like to keep things simple. So the Thilanka Restaurant has just a stone floor and cane furniture. There is nothing very fancy about the restaurant itself because, honestly, it's all about food. Our menus include continental an American breakfasts and a rich international spread at lunch and dinner, be it buffet or ala carte. And we are always well stocked on fresh greens, so being vegetarian is finally not a problem!

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Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession. Experience the wonder of the hill country of Sri Lanka during your stay at Thilanka Hotel.

Temple Of The Tooth 800m

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic or Sri Dalada Maligawa is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. The temple of the tooth is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple and the relic.

The Kandy Viewpoint 1.5km

The highest point in Kandy, it is an absolutely breathtaking spot which gives a high angle view of the magnificent city, Kandy. The entire Kandy town lies ahead of your eye, and from the top, you can also spot the Kandy lake and Dalada Maligawa. The panoramic view that you would get to see is worth.

Kandy Lake 300m

Kandy Lake also known as the Bogambara Lake, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned.

Royal Botanical Gardens 7km

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy. It is near the Mahaweli River (The longest river in Sri Lanka). The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acres (0.59 km2), at 460 meters above sea level.

Bahirawakanda Temple 2.7km

Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The statue of Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment, and can be seen from almost everywhere in Kandy. It stands at 26.83 m (88.0 ft) high and is one of the tallest Buddha statues in Sri Lanka.

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary 1.7km

Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. It is 104 hectares (257 acres) large. During the days of the Kandyan kingdom, Udawattakele was known as "Uda Wasala Watta" (The garden above the royal palace). The reserve also contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs and small trees.

Elephant Orphanage 46km

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 44km (27.3 mi) from Kandy. Pinnawala has the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 96 elephants, including 43 males and 68 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala.

City Tours in Kandy 1.3km

Enjoying a memorable street tour in the stunning cultural city is one of the best options you have. Walking through the streets of Kandy is a fulfilling experience in itself as you get to get up close to numerous colonial buildings that boast ancient architectural styles and also get to witness day to day local life.

Sri Lanka

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