Peradeniya

Four days is enough for the two things everyone wants to see: the rock fortress of Sigiriya and the sacred city of Kandy. It suits travellers flying in from India, Dubai, Singapore or Malaysia for a long weekend, and people adding a few days to a business trip in Colombo.

The classic first or last day in Sri Lanka: up to Kandy for the Temple of the Tooth and the botanic gardens, with a spice garden on the way – and an honest conversation about Pinnawala.

See the best of Kandy in one day: the Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanic Gardens, a Kandyan dance show and panoramic viewpoints.

See the best of Kandy in one day: the Temple of the Tooth, the Royal Botanic Gardens, a Kandyan dance show and panoramic viewpoints.