Kandy and the Amaya Hills Resort
Kandy is one of Sri Lanka’s major cities and was once an independent kingdom amidst the Dutch and Portuguese rule. Kandy is the religious and cultural heart of Sri Lanka. There are a lot of things to see in Kandy. Rich monuments and architectural remains which are a proof of the rich civilisation that once lived here. There is a grand man made lake in the centre of the city and the most visited site for all tourists. The famous temple to the Tooth is the most sacred site for religious tourists, the sacred tooth of Buddha.
Other than monuments there is the Kandyan Arts and Cultural Centre. There is a show in the centre with dancers, drummers and even fire walking. Another place to visit is the Peradiniya Botanical Gardens. This botanical garden has an Orchid house and the huge Jaryan Fig Tree to see. There are a variety of rare herbs and botanical species to seen here. The best time to go to Kandy is in the months of July and August. At this time of the year the 10 day festival ‘Esala Perahera’ is celebrated here. It is one of Asia’s most spectacular festivals. It is a royal festival with people dressed in royal clothes and processions with dancers and fire throwers just like it used to happen during the King’s time.
When visiting Kandy, the best accommodation is in the Amaya Hills Resort. The resorts architechture and details recreate the ancient Kingdom of Kandy. The resort overlooks the jungle covered hills of Heerasasagala. It is 7 kms away from the main city of Kandy. The accommodation is splendid with 91 rooms to choose from. All the rooms have balconies with the valley or the mountain views. All amenities like television, air-conditioning, minibar etc. are available for the guests. There are four suites and five junior suites. All rooms have antique and magnificiant furniture.
There is an Ayurvedic spa which offers tailor made spa therapies to meet an individuals requirements. Some popular treatments include Herbal Oil body treatment, Vashpa Sveda, Avagaha Sveda etc. Other facilities which the guests can enjoy are Billiards Lounge, Squash Court, Shopping arcade, Jungle treks, Hiking and many more. The Rasawasala restaurant serves Sri Lankan as well as international cuisine. While visiting Kandy in Sri Lanka this resort is the most recommended one.
