The Esala Perahera in Kandy is one of the oldest and grandest of all Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, featuring dancers, jugglers, musicians, fire-breathers, …
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Aug 17, 2024
It had been a life long ambition to see this but I have very mixed feelings mainly because of the treatment of the elephants having read a number of articles where the welfare of the elephants is ver… Full review by 289fionab
Aug 17, 2024
Fantastic spectacle! We were visiting with 2 small children and felt watching from the road impractical. We walked the final bit of the route at about 5pm. It’s very busy at the start but much better… Full review by dobbertravels
Aug 12, 2024
The procession is quite spectacular and incredible to see. This is a hugely important festival in the Buddhist calendar and so is extremely busy. The first night we tried to watch it from the streets… Full review by I1653NJlindak
What is the most comfortable way to see this, by buying tickets or standing on the street, do you have to queue for a long time to get a good view point? Are there any restaurants that can be recommended to view and enjoy a meal? Trying to get an idea before we arrive. Thank you
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To have a good view and stay comfortable you'll have to buy a viewing gallery ticket, the best place is Queens hotel. There are some other places as well, have a good one
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