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Welikande in photographs

The estate, the shalas, the rooms, the food, and the range around us.

The Knuckles

9 photographs
Cloud filling the valley below the estate at dawn, the mountains standing above it
Sunset over Victoria Lake from the meditation spot
Sunrise over the mountains from the estate
Victoria Lake and the ranges beyond, from the upper estate
A White-throated Kingfisher above the water
A giant squirrel in the canopy above the estate path
A group resting on the rocks above the valley
One of the five waterfalls, with its natural pool
Rice paddies and village houses on the Heeloya trek

The Estate

10 photographs
The pool looking out over the jungle at first light
A chair and a pot of tea facing the Knuckles, a quiet spot to take in the view
The Lake View house with its veranda and garden
A guest reading in the estate garden
A hammock on the veranda, looking down to Victoria Lake
A hat, a book and a glass of water left on the table between sessions
Painting on the veranda, easels set up between sessions
The main building, beside the terrace where everyone eats
Painting mandalas in the art room
The meditation shala at the top of the estate, open to the valley

The Shalas

6 photographs
A guest stretching during the morning class
An arm balance during the morning practice
Partner yoga on the terrace above the lake
A morning class in the Yin Shala, between its white columns
Mats laid out in the Yin Shala, above Victoria Lake, beside the Buddha
The view from the Victoria Folly shala, over the lake to the Knuckles

The Rooms

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Room 1 at Welikande, in the main building
Room 3 at Welikande, in the main building
Room 5 at Welikande, in the main building
Room 8 at Welikande, in the main building
Room 12 at Welikande, in the Lake View house
Room 15 at Welikande, in the Lake View house
Room 16 at Welikande, in the Victoria Folly
Room 18 at Welikande, in the Victoria Folly

The Food

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Guests sharing a meal at the long table on the veranda
Dinner laid out on the terrace at dusk: curries in clay pots, rice and flowers from the garden
A Sri Lankan lunch on the terrace: rice, curries, poppadoms and bananas grown on the estate
The outdoor kitchen in the rice paddies, where the cooking class is held
Curry cooked over a wood fire, on the cooking tour
Tea picking in the plantations below the estate
Where next
A guest room with a wooden ceiling and windows onto the forest

Rooms at Welikande

Eighteen rooms and two dormitories, every rate all-inclusive

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A morning class in the Yin Shala, under its tiled roof

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"A really lovely retreat with knowledgeable yogis and tour guides. Really enjoyed the activities, the food was delicious and the yoga was invigorating and relaxing. Rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable, wish there was more time in the day to enjoy the views!"

Hayley Ward

"Welikande is one of those places that feels like home from the second you arrive. From the delicious home-cooked food, yoga and meditation twice daily, and the fantastic experiences and excursions: massage, pottery, waterfalls. All you need to do is turn up, and the rest is taken care of. Can't wait to go back."

Gemma, who stayed at WelikandeGemma, London

"Arriving at Welikande is like reaching the top of the world. Mountains and lakes as far as the eye can see, and no photo will ever come close. The property is gorgeous, as are the lovely hosts whose hearts and souls are poured into this paradise. The experiences on offer are totally unique. I spent six weeks in Sri Lanka and nothing came close to the unusual daily adventures we had."

Rachel, who stayed at WelikandeRachel, United Kingdom
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