WELCOME TO WELIKANDE ESTATE
Welikande Estate is an eco-conscious and sustainable yoga retreat in the heart of Sri Lanka. The estate overlooks the Unesco-listed Knuckles Mountain Range, the surrounding valleys, and Victoria Lake, offering acres of gardens. Considered to be one of the best yoga retreats in Sri Lanka, we offer all-inclusive, continuous retreats - so you can join us whenever it suits you for as long as you need.
​“Take a deep breath in and rest your soul, we'll take care of the rest”
Welikande is the perfect place to rest your soul, reconnect to your body and mind, and recharge.
You'll stay in the heart of stunning landscapes, listen to the birds, and admire the marvellous trees and flowering plants.
Whether you are here for one day, one week, or more, we organise everything for you.
Take a deep breath in and rest your soul, we'll take care of the rest...
THE WELIKANDE ESTATE
Our Property
The Welikande estate spans twelve acres of lush, natural mountain terrain, nestled deep in the heart of Sri Lanka within the Knuckles Mountains.
Our property has been landscaped and designed with you in mind, to offer you the best views and many different viewpoints to relax, meditate and contemplate.
There are three yoga shalas on the estate, each offering a unique and stunning view of the mountains and nearby Victoria Lake.
​The property also boasts a pool and wellness center, where we offer traditional Ayurvedic massage and treatments during your time with us.
RETREATS
How it works
Our retreats are all-inclusive and operate on a rolling basis, so you can choose the dates and length of your stay that suits you! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned yogi, this is the opportunity to start or enrich your yoga practice, and at the same time get to know Sri Lanka’s unique, spiritual culture.
FARM-TO-TABLE DINING
Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food!
​Our food is fresh, plant-based, and most importantly, delicious.
We prepare vegetarian, Ayurvedic dishes to nourish you and inspire you to live life to the fullest.
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We grow nearly everything on our property, and if it's not grown on Welikande soil, we partner with local vendors in the nearby villages to source everything you see on your plate. We even roast our own coffee!
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Whether it’s a king coconut for breakfast, colourful bowls of exotic fruits, lunchtime snacks or an authentic Sri Lankan dinner, you’ll be offered delicious, nutritionally balanced options that are bursting with flavour.
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Our menus are flexible enough to accommodate any additional dietary requirements, please let us know upon reservation.
YOGA AT WELIKANDE
An Immersion Into Yoga
A retreat at Welikande offers two daily yoga classes. Our resident yoga teachers are highly trained from all around the world. You don't need to be a yoga expert to participate. All you need is an open-mind and a willingness to surrender to the deep healing and profound shifts that an immersion into yoga can bring.​
HOST A RETREAT
Looking for a retreat venue?
If you're a yoga teacher or facilitator looking for a location to host your next retreat, we just might be what you're looking for!
We offer multiple packages to accommodate various group sizes and requirements.​​
Our packages include private catering, your choice of activities, and accommodation for the guests and host.
OUR ETHOS
Ayurveda at Welikande
Our owner, Tush, comes from a family lineage of traditional Ayurveda, so it's naturally woven into our ethos here at Welikande. At our on-site wellness center, we offer a range of Ayurvedic massage treatments. You also have the option to opt in to receive an authentic Ayurvedic consultation during your stay.
OUR STORY
Love is the foundation of our home
Although Michael fell in love within 30 seconds, it took Tush six months to acknowledge their connection... they have been in love ever since.
“Welikande Estate is the ideal place for our guests to attend a yoga retreat in Sri Lanka. It is such a peaceful sanctuary for those seeking to make a beginning with a holistic lifestyle, through the practice of yoga and wellness treatments".
Tush’s grandfather was an Ayurvedic doctor, so she grew up in a family where this knowledge was inherited.
Come and stay with us, you will leave more joyful and have a greater connection with yourself…
GALLERY
The world of Welikande
Lucy, Prague
My 7-day stay at Welikande was absolutely amazing. It started with warm welcome from Michael and his wife Tush and the rest just build on it. Location is exceptional, nice and clean rooms with all you need, practicing yoga at yoga shala with mind blowing view while listening to singing of birds is so relaxing experience.
LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Embracing the local culture
As part of a retreat at Welikande, you get the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities that immerse you in the local culture here in the Knuckles Mountains Range of Sri Lanka.​
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The local experiences are diverse: From a traditional Ayurvedic massage, to swimming in waterfalls, learning how to make a Sri Lankan curry, mandala painting art classes.​​
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