Day 2/6 Day 02: Anuradhapura - Trincomalee – Kandy
After breakfast travel to Trincomalee ,visit Koeshwaram TempleKoneswaram temple:Thirukoneswaram is a Hindu temple which is located in the town Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. It isdedicated to main deity in Shaivism namely Lord Siva andis one of the five ancient Sivan temples around the island.The Koneswaram temple is believed to have been amajor religious shrine since before the arrival of PrinceVijaya 2500 years ago. Many inscriptions found in thesurrounding area speak of Indian Pallava, Chola and even Pandya kings making contributions to the up keep of the temple indicating an origin in antiquity. Local legend has itthat it was renovated by a Tamil Chola king from SouthIndia named Kulakottan. This temple is one of the four important Saivite temple connected to the revival of Hinduism in Sri Lanka.Afterwards proceed to Kandy. En-route visit a Spice Garden at Mawanella and see the luscious Cinnamons, Cardamons, Pepper plants etc. You can also purchase your requirements of spices. Afternoon city tour of Kandy, including Upper Lake Drive, Market Square, Arts & Crafts Centre, Gem Museum and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Kandy - the hill capital, venue of the annual Perahera. The last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings was finally ceded to the British in 1815. Kandy is an example of the Buddhism's influence in Sri Lanka today. Temple's shrines and monasteries keeping alive Buddhist traditions are everywhere. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - ever since 4th Century A.D, when the Buddha's Tooth was brought to Sri Lanka hidden from sacrilegious hands in an Orissan princess' hair, the Relic has grown in repute and holiness in Sri Lanka and throughout the Buddhist world. It is considered Sri Lanka's most prized possession. Dinner & overnight stay at Kandy hotel.
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