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Kandy

An ancient capital & a present-day Buddhist pilgrimage site

Situated in the heart of Sri Lanka, Kandy is located on a high plateau in the midst of the ‘Hill Country’. An ancient capital of many kings, Kandy is a charming city, rich in culture. It is perhaps most famous for The Temple of the Sacred Tooth, a site of immense importance to Buddhist pilgrims.

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