Catch the culture right here amidst the hills of Kandy where the Majestic Gadaladeniya Temple sits in serenity. Where the tale of centuries of religiosity unfolds before you; where the masters of Art have etched their expertise on every inch of this Temple- you will find this place a wonder visited by thousands every year – locals and foreigners alike. Placed at the top of a hill whoever drawing close to this graceful monument would be but charmed by the intricate yet simple beauties enveloping it. And if it is a fine touch of history you are longing for the Gadaladeniya Temple is but the ideal place you could set your mind on for a moment of calm. Sources confirm that this temple was the brainchild of King Bhuvanekabahu the 4th who had this masterpiece built by Ganeshvarachari, an Indian architect in 1344. Surviving over a 600 years this magnificent edifice has watched European colonizers come and go and as for today the Gadaladeniya stands even stronger than it ever was. Nevertheless, your holiday will certainly not be complete if you do not adorn yourself with the luxuries of the finest hotel Kandy can offer you, and yes we have the very best right here; Hill Top Hotel another impressive venture by Aitken Spence will make your stay in Kandy one to last a life time.
Bespeaking over six centuries of authentic Sri Lankan pride you can never miss out on this wondrous place for it is the epitome of hill country history. A dose of centuries old rich culture will have you lost for words. A spectacle too hard to define, it is up to you to set foot upon this great place and treat yourself to the indulgence of impeccable artistry.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.Google+
