Heritance Kandalama
Designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, Heritance Kandalama is set in 211 acres of protected forest, in Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, UNESCO Sigiriya as your backdrop. Completed in 1994, this iconic Dambulla hotel blends modernist design principles with a deep reverence for local heritage and environmental sustainability. As a distinguished luxury hotel in Sri Lanka, it offers everything from immersive cultural experiences to destination weddings and authentic Sri Lankan dining Heritance Kandalama is your gateway to a world of tranquility and new discoveries.
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Evenings are meant to be slow at Heritance Kandalama. With Sigiriya rising in the distance and Kandalama Lake below, our infinity pool becomes a picture-perfect setting where nature, light, and stillness come together beautifully.
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The Bawa Dinner is inspired by the spirit of Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, celebrating art, culture, architecture, and Sri Lankan flavour in one immersive evening. Traditional music and dance set the atmosphere, while each course reflects the richness and creativity that shaped Bawa’s vision for Kandalama.
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Spend an evening discovering the flavours of Sri Lanka alongside our chefs. Learn the secrets behind beloved local dishes as the calm waters of Kandalama Lake create a beautiful backdrop to this immersive culinary experience.
During butterfly season, the landscape around Heritance Kandalama comes alive with colour and movement. These delicate visitors are a reflection of the thriving ecosystem we continue to protect through our ongoing conservation efforts, preserving a habitat where nature can flourish freely.
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The bonds within an Asian elephant herd are shaped by care, protection and instinct. Calves grow surrounded by their mothers and other females of the herd, learning the rhythms of life through the family around them.
As young males mature, they gradually leave their family herd and begin a more independent life, roaming across the landscape and eventually seeking opportunities to mate. It is a natural transition that has shaped elephant society for generations.
Around Kandalama, observing these magnificent animals in the wild offers a rare glimpse into the complex social lives of one of Sri Lanka’s most treasured species.
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