Shopping in The Hill Country
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Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre
The Kandyan Art Association & Cultural Centre has a good selection of local lacquerwork, brassware and other craft items in a colonial-era showroom covered in a patina of age (see above). There are some craftspeople working on the spot.
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Amaya Hills Ayurvedic Treatment Centre
You could also splurge at the Ayurvedic treatment centre at Amaya Hills. The body oil massage and steam bath takes 1½ hours - the steam bath is very hot. The 40-minute facial treatment includes an oil massage, sandalwood/turmeric mask and steam. Although Amaya Hills is a bit far from town you can relax around the pool after the treatment with a drink, and make an afternoon (or morning) of it.
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Buddhist Publication Society
The Buddhist Publication Society, on the lakeside 400m northeast of the Temple of the Tooth, is a non-profit charity that distributes the Buddha’s teachings. Local scholars and monks occasionally give lectures, and there is a comprehensive library. See online for free information downloads. It’s a good place to ask about meditation courses.
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Market
If you need clothing for cooler weather or trekking, head to the market on New Bazaar St for brand-name outdoor gear from Sri Lankan garment factories at bargain prices.
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Cargills Food City
For groceries and prepackaged meals. There’s also a window for buying takeaway beer around the back.
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Market
The colourful market opposite the post office has a surprisingly wide range of fruit and vegies.
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Upali Jayakody
Kandy has a number of batik manufacturers. Check out the original designs at this shop.
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Vijitha Yapa
Has periodicals, newspapers (including foreign titles), maps, fiction and non-fiction.
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Hill’s
Self-caterers should head to Hill’s supermarket for canned goods.
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