City of Kandy Self Guided Podcast Tour

Step into a world where ancient sacred geography collides with Victorian industrial ambition. This tour peels back the picturesque facade of Kandy's colonial architecture to reveal a gripping story of power, appropriation, and transformation. You will discover how a sacred Sinhalese royal capital was systematically re-engineered into a British administrative and commercial hill station. From the arrival of the railway to the repurposing of royal palaces into gentlemen's clubs, join us to read the hidden language of Kandy's streets and buildings. - A 4.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 136 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app