
About Kandy Esala Perahera
Sri Lanka's grandest cultural pageant — 100+ decorated elephants, fire dancers and drummers in a spectacular procession.
Tours that include this stop

Colombo City & Culture Flash
Arrive BIA → Colombo · National Museum · Gangaramaya Temple · Pettah Bazaar · Galle Face G…

Ella & Hill Country Highlights
BIA → Ella · Nine Arch Bridge · Ella Rock hike · Little Adam's Peak sunset…

Cultural Triangle Classic
BIA → Anuradhapura · Sacred City UNESCO · Sri Maha Bodhi · Ruwanwelisaya Stupa…

Hill Country Tea & Mist
BIA → Kandy · Peradeniya Royal Botanic Gardens · Temple of the Tooth evening puja…
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