Welikande Estate – A Tranquil Retreat in the Heart of Sri Lanka
Welcome to Welikande Estate, a multi-purpose wellness and retreat venue nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka, just 25 km east of the historic hill city of Kandy. Perched above Victoria Lake and offering panoramic views of the Knuckles Mountain Range National Park, our 12-acre estate is a haven of peace, nature, and cultural immersion.
We are 135 km from Bandaranaike International Airport (Colombo) we’re happy to arrange transport from either the airport or Kandy.
Welikande Estate is comprised of three distinct venues, each with its own charm and facilities:
Victoria Folly
Private Shala
3 Rooms / 6 Beds
Lakeview House
Private Shala
5 Rooms / 8 Beds
Welikande Main Hotel
12 Rooms / 20 Beds
4 Additional Teacher Rooms
Meditation Shala
Whether you are hosting a retreat, workshop, or private gathering, each venue offers its own space for reflection, connection, and growth.
Wellness Center
Massage
Steam Bath
Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi
Dining
Our vegetarian restaurant caters for up to 40 guests and can accommodate all dietary requirements. We use locally sourced, fresh ingredients.
Enhance your stay with our unique, Cultural & Outdoor Activities
Waterfall Tour
Village Tour
Cookery Course
Trekking in the Knuckles National Park
Mandala Painting Workshop
Our Story
Welikande Estate has been lovingly run for over 12 years by Michael and Thushari as a yoga retreat Together with our passionate local team, we offer guests a unique blend of well-being, culture, and community.
BedroomsWe have various types of rooms
from standard to deluxe and super deluxe
Single, Twin, Double, and triple rooms are available in total 20 guest rooms with 4 Support staff rooms.
BathroomsAll bedrooms have attached bathrooms with showers, toilets and sinks
There are complimentary soaps, shampoo and towels
Fresh towels on demand
CleaningThere is a dedicated cleaning team which is included in the price room cleaning is on request to keep with our Eco friendly profile.
CateringWe have a very good restaurant that can cater for all dietary requirements.
Vegetarian
Pescatarian
Vegan
Lactose Intolerant
Gluten free
Just ask our experienced cooking team are here to help
Kitchen and Dining roomOur dining room is on a covered veranda and overlooks the Knuckles mountains
The maximum we an seat is 40 on the veranda and a further 20 inside.
The Kitchen is open plan with a heated serving area.
OutdoorThe swimming pool has sunbed and umbrellas it overlooks Lake Victoria and the Knuckles mountains.
There are nature walks around the property leading up to the meditation Shala
Things To Do NearbyEven though we live in a rural area there are many cultural and natural things to do from waterfalls to cookery experiences in the paddy fields or a visit to the UNESCO city of Kandy.
