Backpacker Best of Kandy

Welcome to Kandy! We'll be waiting to go with you to your new home at Kurumbunkz Kandy.

Transportation: Kandy Railway Station or Kandy Bus Station to Kandy Backpackers Hostel by Tuk-Tuk.
Accommodation: Kurumbunkz Kandy in a 4-Bed Mixed Dorm

Today, meet your guide at the lobby of the Queens Hotel Kandy to begin your tour (https://goo.gl/maps/zyzf4mBVwAbGvnDf9). You will explore the last stronghold of the Sinhalese Kings - Kandy, which was once the Last Capital during the Kandyan Kingdom and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today Kandy keeps touches of its colonial history in buildings such as the Queen's Hotel, a 19th century neoclassical beauty.

Visit the colorful Kandy Market, it's a wonderful place to explore and see local market activities, enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Kandy marketplace and then continue for a walk around Kandy's lovely center piece - Kandy Lake. An artificial lake 4 kilometers in circumference, it was created in 1807 by Sri Wickrama Rajasinha, the last ruler of the kingdom of Kandy. A stroll around the lake takes approximately 40 minutes to an hour depending on your pace. Late afternoon is an enjoyable time to enjoy the bird life and the cooling breeze.

By 17:00, visit a performance theatre in Kandy to see the spectacular Kandyan Cultural Dance Show. Developed in the Kandyan era, the Kandyan dancers and drummers in their decorative costumes are a distinctive feature of Sri Lankan culture and heritage. The dance show is followed by a visit to The prime landmark of the hill capital – the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy - Built during the 16th century, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Dalada Maligawa or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple located in the royal palace complex, this is the pride of Buddhists in Sri Lanka and devotes from around the world. Join the ??Thevava' or auspicious offering to the relic which is quite an experience. The resident monks show this age-old tradition as you become surrounded by the sound of drums and the heady smells of incense and of lotus and jasmine flowers. Your tour ends at the Kandy temple after the visit, bid goodbye to your guide.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Kurumbunkz Kandy in a 4-Bed Mixed Dorm
Miscellaneous: Kandy City Tour with English-speaking guide

After breakfast at your hostel, you will be transferred to a local Kandyan home for an engaging culinary experience.

Are you ready to indulge in some mouth-watering local cuisine? Well, you're in luck because today you will visit the home of a local family for a cooking demonstration that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. The lady of the household will be showing you the secrets of traditional Sri Lankan cooking and you'll get to learn how to make some delicious dishes. From tangy curries to sweet and savory snacks (and depending on the season of course), you'll be amazed at the variety of flavors this tiny island has to offer. And the best part?

After the demonstration, you'll get to sit down and enjoy a scrumptious lunch, made with love and all the fresh ingredients you just learned about.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Kurumbunkz Kandy in a 4-Bed Mixed Dorm
Miscellaneous: Cooking Experience and Lunch at a Local Home in Kandy

Enjoy a morning breakfast and prepare to check-out. We hope you've enjoyed your stay and are rested and ready to explore!

Meals: Breakfast