Signature experience
Festival Journeys
Esala Perahera, Vesak and the Kandy Perahera — bookable with private vantage points.
The story
The Kandy Esala Perahera in July–August is one of Asia's great religious processions — ten nights of caparisoned elephants, dancers and drummers through the heart of Kandy. We arrange private balcony vantage points, sound briefings and the right hotel weeks in advance.
- From
- From £900 per person
- Duration
- 2–4 nights
Inclusions
What's included
- Private balcony vantage on the procession route
- Pre-procession scholar briefing
- Reserved hotel weeks in advance
- Drumming and dance workshop
- Recovery night at a tea-country bungalow
Best for
Where this works best
Answers
Festival Journeys: questions, answered.
When is the Kandy Perahera?+
July–August, on the Esala full-moon week. Dates change yearly with the lunar calendar.
Is the Kandy Perahera worth travelling for?+
Yes — it is one of Asia's most spectacular religious processions, and tickets and hotels need to be booked months ahead.
