Breathtaking Scenery as Far as the Eye Can See- By Risidra Mendis Source:Ceylontoday Misty mountains and breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Tucked away in Central Sri Lanka in the Districts of Matale and Kandy lies the Knuckles Mountain Range. The Sinhalese residents traditionally refer to the area as ‘Dumbara Kanduvetiya’, meaning Mist-laden Mountain Range. The early British surveyors gave this misty mountain the name ‘Knuckles’, referring to a series of recumbent folds and peaks in the west of the massif, which resemble the knuckles of clenched fists when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District. The higher montane area is often robed in thick layers of cloud. In addition to its aesthetic value, the range is of great scientific interest. It is a climatic microcosm of the rest of Sri Lanka, as the conditions of all the climatic zones in the country are exhibited ...
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Grand festival in Kandy-by MAHIL WIJESINGHE Source:Sundayobserver Protected by nature by the surrounding hills, looped by the Mahaweli Ganga and blessed by natural beauty, the Kandy city which has a history of over three centuries, had gained fame due to the location of the most revered temple of the Buddhists, the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. It is noted for the ancient lake at the centre and salubrious climate. Kandy has been declared a World Heritage City by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO). The month of August is Kandy’s moment of glory. It is the best time of the year to be in Kandy, to take on a journey of cultural discovery as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic celebrates its annual street parade, a time of jubilation as the city comes alive with colour from August 10-20. Esala Perahera The Esala Perahera in ...
