Santani
Hill Country, Sri Lanka
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22 Asia visits
5 cooking lessons
8 boat trips
Why we love it
Set in the mountainous area in the North East of Kandy, this 128-acre resort was named after the Sanskrit word meaning ‘in harmony with’. This highly sustainable and eco friendly resort aims to bring oneself into balance with nature. Set on an undulating hillside, many of the chalets jut out from the mountain, creating a feeling of being truly integrated with nature. The minimalistic interiors leave your focus on the surrounding environment, whilst the personalised gourmet cuisine emphasises the attention on personal wellness.
Whether you choose to spend your days relaxing and unwinding in the hilltop infinity pool and indulging in some of the best Ayuverdic massages, or participating in yoga and hiking in the Knuckles Mountain Range, this award-winning hotel will certainly leave you feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated.
A short walk through lush greenery and jungle flora leads to a scenic spot where two waterfalls open up into small ponds.
Traverse the mountains to reach Hatale Tea Factory. Watch how loose leaf tea is produced and exported. Learn about withering, rolling and fermenting before sampling a few different varieties.
Hike Corbett's Gap, one of the highest mountain passes in Sri Lanka. Spot several endangered species such as the western purple-faced langur, Horton Plains slender loris and Sri Lankan leopard.
Walk through a typical Sri Lankan village, past terraced paddy fields, mud houses, rice and palm harvests, and spice gardens flush with birds and butterflies to reach the Werapitiya Hanging Bridge. Cross the bridge and dip into river rock pools.
Climb to the top of Bambaragala rock for breathtaking views of the Victoria Reservoir. Visit the Bambaragala Cave Temple to appreciate the brightly painted Buddhist artwork.
Trek around Rangala Nature Pool, an incredibly scenic natural pool that's famous with local residents. Time the walk for sunset over the tea hills.
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Judy & Chris
We had an amazing holiday in Sri Lanka. All the hotels, transfers, trips and experiences arranged by True Travel were perfect and all the arrangements went seamlessly according to plan. Our guide and driver, Thusita, was a really nice man and so knowledgeable, going out of his way to make sure that we experienced many of the Sri Lankan foods and traditions as possible. I would recommend True Travel to anyone especially if you have not visited the country before.
Start planning your truly bespoke itinerary by contacting one of our destination specialists.
Call +44 (0)203 137 1247
Call +1 (0) 800 635 8124
OR