Discover Kandy, Sri Lanka’s last royal capital and the cultural heart of the hill country. Begin at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, home to orchid houses, giant bamboo and majestic avenues of palms. Visit a spice garden to learn how cinnamon, cardamom and pepper are grown and used in Ayurveda. In the afternoon, explore the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic during its evening rituals, then enjoy a colourful Kandyan dance and drumming performance. A gentle stroll around Kandy Lake brings the day to a peaceful close.