Why is Kandy called Kandy?

The English name Kandy, which originated during the colonial era, is derived from an anglicised version of the Sinhala Kanda Uda Rata (meaning the land on the mountain) or Kanda Uda Pas Rata (the five counties/countries on the mountain).

What is the ancient name of Kandy in the history of Srilanka?

Senkadagalapura
Citing Senkadagalapura, the name Kandy popularly went by, as a sacred Buddhist site serving as the last capital of the Sinhala kings. Their support fostered a golden age in which the Dinahala culture flourished for over 2,500 years.

How would you describe Kandy?

Kandy, byname Maha Nuwara (“Great City”), city in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 metres). It lies on the Mahaweli River on the shore of an artificial lake that was constructed (1807) by the last Kandyan king, Sri Wickrama Rajasinha.

Why Kandy is the best city in Sri Lanka?

What is Kandy famous for? The city is known for being the last capital of the ancient Sri Lankan era of Kings. It is the religious as well as administrative city of Sri Lanka. It is famous for the Tooth Relic, which is considered to be one of the holiest places in Buddhism.

Who was the first king of the Kingdom of Kandy?

Senasammata Vikramabahu
List of Kandyan monarchs

Is Kandy a good city?

Kandy is home to a handful of great tourist sights, which we’d highly recommend exploring as part of our Contrasts of Kandy tour. The most famous of which is probably the Buddhist Temple of the Tooth, a UNESCO world heritage site, which is definitely worth a visit.

What can we see in Kandy?

Must Places to Visit in Kandy

• The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Image Credit : Hafiz Issadeen.
• Commonwealth War Cemetery. Send Enquiry.
• Millenium Elephant Foundation.
• Horton Plains National Park.
• Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue.
• International Buddhist Museum.
• British Garrison Cemetery.
• Peradeniya Botanical Gardens.