Kandy, the second-largest city and the one of most scenic cities in Sri Lanka, is surrounded by mountain ranges and tea plantations, Known as a pilgrimage destination for the Temple of the Tooth Relic (a sacred tooth of the Buddha), a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy is a sacred city, due to the importance and spiritual significance of this temple. Kandy is the transportation hub of the Central province; it is also the gateway to the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka