KANDY, SRI LANKA
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To fully appreciate Kandy you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your private gay friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Kalpa
Kalpa has a bachelors degree in tourism. He is eager to get his foot into the door of tourism. He has extensive experience of travelling through the island as a local. Considering himself a good public speaker, you will find that Kalpa is educated and well spoken. In addition to that he has a good sense of humour. Kalpa wishes to help you explore the wonders of Kandy and the surrounding region of Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Sigiriya and Dambulla. A gregarious soul who easily makes friends, Kalpa would love to show you Sri Lanka in all its splendour.
Kalpa is a non smoker, and speaks English and Sinhala.
Total cost for the guide services of Kalpa for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Kalpa after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Similarly the total cost for the guide services of Kalpa for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Kalpa after his services. Total 55 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
Dinesh
Dinesh is a well mannered single gentleman. He was born and educated in Kandy. Therefore he knows the city very well. But Dinesh is no ordinary individual. He has served in the logistics branch of the Sri Lanka Air Force for 12 years, specialising in foreign purchasing and foreign repairs. He has the rank of Sergeant. However he has decided to leave that behind to look after his parents. Dinesh likes cultural exchanges. Besides showing guests his culture, he likes to learn about theirs. However he is often in Negombo too. He works for his friend’s restaurant on a part-time basis. If you are looking for a genuine guy to show you around Sri Lanka, then book Dinesh. He will be delighted to show you around in his tuktuk.
Dinesh is a non smoker, and speaks English and Sinhala.
Total cost for the guide services of Dinesh for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Dinesh after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Similarly the total cost for the guide services of Dinesh for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Dinesh after his services. Total 55 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
For Dinesh to use his tuktuk for 4 hours please add USD 20, and for 8 hours please add USD 40.
Saji
Saji obtained his degree in Business Administration in Ilford in the UK. He is no stranger to helping people as he worked in the Customer Services Department for Marks & Spencers in the UK. Furthermore he has also worked in the Middle East. In Qatar, he worked as an executive secretary to the general manager of a ready mix concrete firm . Putting all his experience together Saji has a baby shop called Mamas & Babies. Catering for young mothers and their infants. However his passion is travelling and socialising with people. He loves to get to know new places and new people. As a tour guide Saji looks forward to showing you his city and the surrounding districts.
Saji is a non smoker, and speaks English, Tamil and Sinhala.
Total cost for the guide services of Saji for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 50 in cash to Saji after his services. Total 95 US dollars.
Similarly the total cost for the guide services of Saji for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by Paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 30 in cash to Saji after his services. Total 55 US dollars.
This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.
If you would like Saji to use his own air-conditioned customised Suzuki Spacia then please add on an additional USD 40 for 8 hours, and USD 20 for 4 hours.
How To Book A Holiday Houseboy
To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.
Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.
Alternatively WhatsApp +94-76-630-1069.
Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.
Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.
Other destinations in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Galle, Negombo. and Sigiriya.
Highlights of Kandy
Kandy Lake
Declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, Kandy hosts one of the most important relics in the buddhist world, the Temple of the Tooth. Indeed this has attracted a number of Buddhist monasteries in the area.
Other attractions include a large artificial lake called Kandy Lake, the Botanical Gardens and the Royal Palace. However the town is itself to one side of the Lake. Take a gentle walk around the Lake and stop off at Garden Cafe for a drink and some local food.
Moreover another big draw is the annual celebration in July/August with Kandy dancers and the parading of elephants. This is the Kandy Esala Perahera. People come from all over the world to participate in this unique celebration. But expect hotel prices to double during this period.
One tourist attraction is the Kandy Garrison Cemetery. Get a caretaker to show you around. Not surprisingly there is no entrance fee, but tip the caretaker. As a result of their dedication and knowledgeable history, this cemetery is a surprise find.
Kandy is a vibrant city with busy roads and lots of activity. Being the second largest city after Colombo, this should not come as a surprise.
It is located in the Central Province, with large rivers and parks. Some of the views are simply spectacular. Being literally in the centre of the island, there is an artery of road links in all directions, including to the capital Colombo.
Being in a central highland area of over 500 metres in altitude, temperatures are somewhat lower than the coastline. Nevertheless average temperatures are 23 to 26 C, with an average temperature range of 18 to 30 C. The dry season is December to April, with variable weather from May to July, the monsoon season and December to January. It is hottest in July. Humidity is normally 70 to 79%.
With surrounding rubber plantations and rice paddy fields, Kandy is on everyone’s list for those who tour the island with the major attraction being the Relic of The Tooth of Buddha, housed in the Temple of the Tooth.
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