Kandy, the ancient hill capital of Sri Lanka, steeped in history and a rich heritage. It offers a cultural journey of adventure with much to see, do and experience. Of course amidst all this history there is also a place for something that makes a holiday even more memorable; shopping! Yes the hills of Kandy are truly alive with the sound of shoppers, especially at the Kandy City Centre mall which offers one of the most memorable things to do in Kandy. Consider basing yourself at Earl’s Regent Kandy and heading to this popular shopping hotspot.

So what do shopaholics have to look forward to on a visit here? Well there are plenty of clothing and fashion options at the Kandy City Centre. Cotton Collection and Odel are both popular names amongst locals and offer some great summer clothing. Local designer brands, Kelly Felder and Avirate also have stores here and fashionistas will love the choices on offer. Of course you can also find well known international brands such as Adidas, Giordano, NIKE and Levis here as well; no shortage of choice!

Watches of the likes of Baume & Mercier, Montblanc and 88 Rue De Rhone are to be found at the mall’s Turret store and make for great accessories and gifts for that special someone. For that extra bit of glamour you can also visit Colombo Jewellery Stores though if you are on a budget when it comes to accessorising then try Stone ‘N’ String; both stores offer plenty of options.

Techies will find plenty of tech stuff at Tech Zone and ABANS stores, while bookworms (the two legged kind!) can browse the many publications, both local and international at the Vijitha Yapa and Sarasavi bookshops. There is even a super market for all those last minute needs and of course after all that shopping if you are in the mood for products that will help you unwind then checkout Spa Ceylon showcasing spa and ayurveda products.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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