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Kandy Esala Perahera - Day 01 (2025-July-30)

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Overview

Randoli Perahera

The Five ‘Randoli’ Perahera’s are continued after the Kumbal Perahera for five consecutive days. Out of these Perahera’s the most beautiful and spectacular Perahera is the Randoli Perahera (golden palanquin). The city of Kandy is fulfilled with tourists and local spectators during this period.
This is the only Perahera in the world which is held for ten days along with hundreds of drummers, dancers, singers and elegantly dressed pilgrims and spectators.

Activity location

  • Esala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Esala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry OR Admission Fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate seat to view Kandy Esala Perahara

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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Esala Perahera Festival
  • Admission ticket included
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, & many more. This is held in Esala (July or August) which is the month that is believed to commemorate the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. The Kandy Esala Perahera lasts for ten days while various festivities can be witnessed right throughout. The Sinhalese term ‘Perahera’ means a parade of musicians, dancers, singers, acrobats and various other performers.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEsala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEsala Perahera Festival
    • Sri Dalada Veediya, Sri Dalada Maligawa
    • 20000, Kandy, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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