Amaya Hills, a palace in the hills nestled in a tranquil location high above the city of Kandy which is 115 kilometers away from the city of Colombo. Kandy, the capital of the central province of Sri Lanka, the last ancient kingdom, always has the blessings of Sri Dalada, the Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha.

Heerassagala is one of the most beautiful locations in Sri Lanka, located within the Hanthana range of hills and rich with lovely fauna and flora, a comfortable climate, breathtaking nature surroundings, etc. The world famous Peradeniya botanical garden is within very close proximity to the hotel. Some of the Orchid varieties found in Peradeniya botanical garden are found only in Sri Lanka.With all these Amaya Hills ensures its incomparable holiday experience boasting with 100 rooms comprising with 4 Suite rooms, 5 Junior Suite rooms, 48 Deluxe rooms and 43 Standard rooms.

 

All these rooms are specially designed to indulge the guests with a panoramic view of a range of picturesque hills. Each and every room ensures its luxury provided with Cable TV, well stocked Mini Bar, Electronic safe, Air conditioning, hot and cold water etc.

 

The Tea room of Amaya Hills is very special has its own warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy a cup of world famous Sri Lankan tea. You could enjoy the all Sri Lankan tea flavors including High grown tea (Comes from Nuwara-eliya region), mid grown tea (comes from Hanthana, Gampola, Kandy area) and Low grown tea (comes from Rantapura, Deniyaya area). Also the Dumbara Bar allowing you to have an evening drink

In a relaxed setting inspired by woven mats of Dumbara, Kandy while the Rasawasala restaurant serves an array of Sri Lankan and International cuisine by an expert chef in an indoor and terrace seating.

 

Le Garage, the underground night club, is in a high mountain setting and opens on every Saturday until 2am in the morning.

With its own techniques for a deep relaxation, the Ayurvedic Spa offers number of holistic therapies and Ayurveda treatments including one-week and two-week wellness programs. Some of the most popular treatments are Herbal Oil Body Treatment (Herbal body massage, Herbal steam and Herbal bath), Vashpa Sveda (Herbal oil and Steam treatment), Avagaha Sveda (Rejuvenating herbal bath), Herbal Oil Head Treatment (Head massage with vital point treatment), Vaktra Chikitsa (Herbal facial treatment) and Reflexology (Foot massage treatments with whole body effects).

Spend few hours with nature, the morning and evening bird trails are one of the most attractive features the Amaya Hills offers. Mr. Susantha (the Naturalist of the hotel) will take you through the breathtaking Hanthana hills to observe number of bird species. About 380 bird species (including endemics and migrant birds) are recorded from this area. Sri Lanka Spur Fowl, Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl, Sri Lanka Yellow Fronted Barbet, Sri Lanka Myna, Sri Lanka Layard’s Parakeet, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Sri Lanka Wood Pigeon, White Browed Fantail, Brown Fish Owl are some of the bird species you could observe during this trail. Also about 65 species of butterflies and mammals, number of coffee varieties, number of spices including cardamom, pepper etc. could be observed while you are on the bird watching.

The nice flower arrangements and the friendly staff are something that especially have to be mentioned about this hotel.

 

Some of the other very attractive features the Amaya Hills offers are:

• Tractor rides through the jungle
• Safari trips to Kaudulla, Minneriya & Wasgomuwa National parks
• Flat water rafting through the Mahaweli river
• Visit the Udawattekale
• Cultural visits to Sri Dalada Maligawa, Gadaladeniya, Ambakke etc.
• Cultural drama and dancing lessons
• Traditional sports
• Cooking demonstrations by the chef
• Yoga lessons
• Golf tours
• Visit to a meditation centre 

Address: Heerassagala, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Reservations: sales@amayaresorts.com

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Telephone        : 0094114767888, 0094812233521, 2

 

Website            : www.amayaresorts.com