Kandy in Kandy District is a district of the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
The historic city of Kandy was the capital of the last Sri Lankan kingdom. It was an urban and royal center from 15th to the 19th century. Kandy in the hill country is a cool area with nice climatic conditions unlike most other areas of Sri Lanka. Although only 115 kilometers from Colombo due to being 500m above sea level, this area has been blessed with a lovely climate.