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Hotel overview

Experience unparalleled luxury and tranquillity at The Ru Boutique Hotel, nestled in the heart of Kandy.

As you step into The Ru Boutique Hotel, you'll be captivated by its stylish design and meticulous attention to detail. The hotel boasts a collection of well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each thoughtfully designed to create a serene and inviting ambiance. With modern amenities and elegant furnishings, every accommodation promises a comfortable and relaxing retreat.

Indulge your taste buds at the hotel's renowned restaurant, which uses a fusion of international and local flavours, using the finest fresh local produce. After a day of exploration, unwind at the elegant bar or lounge, make use of one of the Hotel's many wellness facilities or take a refreshing dip in the sparkling swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery. The hotel's spa offers a wide selection of indulgent therapies and massages to soothe your body and mind.

The Ru Boutique Hotel provides easy access to the city's iconic attractions. Immerse yourself in the country's rich cultural heritage by visiting the nearby Temple of the Tooth Relic, explore the picturesque Kandy Lake, visit the renowned Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, or embark on a tea plantation tour in the verdant hills that surround the city.

Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a cultural adventure, or a tranquil retreat, The Ru Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice for an extraordinary and memorable stay in Sri Lanka.

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Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya (Half Day)

  Just over 5km to the west of Kandy sits the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya. These striking and historic gardens started off as pleasure gardens for Sinhalese royalty, before being turned into a botanical garden by the British. It’s the largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka and arguably one of the finest in the subcontinent, with an incredible selection of orchids and a stately avenue of royal palms. The Cannonball Tree is of particular interest as in 1901 it was planted by King George V and Queen Mary. As part of your half-day tour you will also visit the spice gardens in nearby Matale; here a knowledgeable and friendly guide will take you through the gardens explaining how the various spices and medicinal herbs are grown. You are likely to see nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves being grown. The gardens were also Lord Mountbatten supreme headquarters during World War 2 so they are of huge historic importance too. We highly recommend visiting.  

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Kandy City Tour (Half Day)

Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhala Kings, and is the islands cultural centre. It was Sri Lanka’s capital until the British took control in 1815 and due to its significant association with Buddhism; UNESCO has now made the Sacred City of Kandy a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our half-day tour of Kandy includes the upper lake drive, which offers you a bird’s eye view of Kandy Lake and the hustle and bustle of the Kandy market place. You will also visit the Arts and Craft Centre, where you can see the local craftsmen at work.

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Kandy Street Food Walking Tour

Discover a taste of local cuisine influenced by the different cultures in Kandy. Walk the streets of Kandy on this 2-hour trail taking in the colonial buildings and historic landmarks of the city. The experience includes visits to local eateries and street food outlets popular with the locals. During the walking tour you will get to taste “dosas” & “vadei” with hot tea and other local favourites based on availability depending on the delicacies available in the food carts on the day. A local host will accompany you on this curated evening food experience that is sure to tantalise the tastebuds.

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Kandyan Dance Performance and Evening Puja Ceremony (Evening Tour)

The cultural show in Kandy gives you the opportunity to witness a spectacular display of Kandyan dancing, Sri Lanka’s iconic art form, which includes elaborate costumes, boisterous mass drumming, and flamboyant dancing. It gives you an introduction to the various dance forms of the Kandyan hill country as well as the low country and ends with the most impressive and exciting fire walking. The performance normally lasts for an hour until 6pm, just in time to get to the evening puja ceremony, which takes place within The Temple of The Tooth at around 6.30pm.  The Temple of the Tooth, known locally as Dalada Malingawa, sits on the lakeshore in Kandy and houses the legendary Buddha’s tooth. During the puja (offering of prayers) the normally heavily guarded room, housing the tooth, is open to visitors. You don’t actually get to see the tooth, only the gold casket in which it is kept, but the experience is enthralling.

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