Hantane Shadow Retreat
Hantane Shadow Retreat is hidden away in the dazzling hill-capital of Sri Lanka. Many varieties of endemic birds may be spotted from the hotel premises itself. Wild boar,deer and monkeys are the common sight.Rarely you may even spot a leopard in the vicinity. Attractions such as the royal botanical gardens and the pinnawela elephant orphanage are within a short motor-able di
stance. Kandy the cultural capital
The world famous Temple of the Tooth, which houses the sacred Tooth Relic of lord Buddha is in the heart of Kandy. Its annual pageant held in the lunar month of Esala (July / August), is the center-piece of Sri Lanka's annual festival calender. Hundreds of elephants parade down the street, with thousands of drummers and dancers. Kandy and its environs have culturally and architecturally interesting sites. even the famous Sigiriya fortress and the rock temple of Dambulla can be visited , on a day trip. Kandy boasts of having one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. Victoria golf course is only an hour's drive from the resort. At Hantane Shadow Retreat you will live with and in the midst of nature. While you enjoy the natural surrounding, the in-house 'Thuru Sevana' restaurant serves a sumptuous traditional spread to give you a taste of the local flavor.We also provide an a la carte menu of western dishes. Built beautifully, to blend with nature, with least harm to the picturesque surroundings.
