TOUR LOCATION
Heritance Kandalama
Anuradhapura
Conceptualized by Geoffrey Bawa, world renowned architect, the Heritance Kandalama, described by one as a giant belvedere, is not a building to look at, but rather a building to look from. Built in a minimalist and contemporary style, the hotel sits on a rocky outcrop on the edge of an ancient reservoir and enjoys sweeping views of the surrounding countryside including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the 1st Century BC Dambulla rock temple and the 5th Century AD Sigiriya Rock Temple. The hotel itself is surrounded by beautiful naturally landscaped gardens, and is a haven for over 160 species of migratory birds. The Heritance Kandalama has 152 rooms divided into 8 categories along with 15 suites located in the Sigiriya and Dambulla wings.
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A still forest of dense green, floating whispers of bird song; a monkey chitters – watching, unafraid, flowers… heady and fragrant, nod in a soft, silky breeze – the lake shimmers in the distance, walls of rock – so cool to touch.
Cuisine
Kandalama Hotel has 3 restaurants: Kanchana, Kasyapa and Kaludiya. Food at Kandalama is often praised – the buffet offers quite a spread with a good mix of Western and Eastern dishes, and is ranked by some as the best buffet in Sri Lanka. The restaurants offer stunning views over the lake towards Sigiriya Rock. For those looking for an intimate setting for dinner, request a private table to be set on the terrace adjoining the fine dining restaurant.
