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Welikande in photographs

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

The Knuckles

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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

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The pool looking out over the jungle at first light
The mountain-view terrace where breakfast is served
The main building 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 at Welikande, seen from the garden
Painting mandalas in the art room

The Shalas

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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 Rooms

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A room in the main building, with a wooden ceiling and forest views
A four-poster double bed with mosquito net
A twin room in the Lake View house
The balcony of the Lake View house, looking over the water
A Lake View room, the water visible from the bed

The Food

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Ayurvedic preparations of oils, herbs and flowers
The outdoor kitchen in the rice paddies, where the cooking class is held
Curry cooked over an open fire in the estate kitchen
Ayurvedic oils, herbs and flowers prepared for a treatment
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

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

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"My 7-day stay at Welikande was absolutely amazing. It started with a warm welcome from Michael and his wife Tush and the rest just built on it. The location is exceptional, nice and clean rooms with all you need, and practising yoga at the shala with a mind-blowing view while listening to the singing of birds is such a relaxing experience."

Lucy, who stayed at WelikandeLucy, Prague

"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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