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Hantana Hill House
A cardamom-estate homestay above the city, cooking classes, views over the hills.
From $140
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Explore by interest
Culture in Sri Lanka
Living temples, a fort city and hill-country homes, seen from stays that sit inside the story.
What to expect
Culture at a glance
WhereGalle Fort, Kandy, the hill country
StayRestored houses, colonial villas, estate homestays
DoTemple visits, cooking classes, walking the Fort
Best timeYear round. The Kandy Esala Perahera falls in July or August.
Questions
Good to know
Can guides be arranged?
Yes. Tell us what you want to see and we will arrange a guide.
Stays for Culture
Where to stay
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Nine Arch Tea House
A working tea bungalow a short walk from the viaduct, four rooms, plantation breakfasts.
From $130
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The Lake Residence
Colonial lakeside villa, walking distance to the Temple of the Tooth, twelve rooms.
From $185
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The Rampart House
A restored merchant townhouse built into the fort walls, six suites, rooftop plunge pool.
From $220
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The Water Garden
Built around 5th-century water gardens, eighteen rooms, one of the quietest stays inland.
From $210
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Themed packages
Ready-made trips
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6 nights
Heritage Coast
Kandy’s lakeside, then a restored townhouse inside the walls of Galle Fort.
Kandy · 3nGalle · 3n
Stays from $1,215
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Tell us who is travelling and when. We suggest the stays and the order to visit them.