Tropical Escape

Top lush green rainforest resorts for an uber-luxe holiday

- Saburi Vilankar

HERITANCE KANDALAMA

Sri Lanka

The lowdown A premier five star hotel, designed by Geoffrey Manning Bawa, with expansive views of Kandalama Lake and the historic Sigiriya Rock.

Best for Pamper yourself with a comfy stay in a hotel that is surrounded by greenery on all the sides. The sleek and modern hotel has 152 rooms that include royal suites, luxury suites, deluxe and panoramic rooms, all with great views and classy interiors. Relax in the still and calming water of infinity pools gazing across the magnificent Sigiriya rock. The property boasts of three pools — Kachchan, Kaludiya and Rashmi. The amenities include fitness and wellness centre, cricket grounds, and badminton and tennis courts. Guests here also enjoy the access to the in-house restaurants that can delight the taste buds — the Kanchana restaurant is one of the main places with outdoor dining accompanied by the flute music of Gunapala. The fine-dine Kaludiya restaurant is a fusion of food and cultural influences from across the globe. Café Kachchan takes the charge of inviting the customers completing the registration process to relax and enjoy a cool drink. The bar and lounge area are open till midnight. The spa designed with ancient elements and traditions has highly skilled spa therapists. Plus, steam, sauna, massage, scrubs, baths and wraps. Not to miss: the hot air balloon ride!

Book it Rooms begin at‚ 7,644 approx.

Visit heritancehotels.com/kandalama for more info.

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