Honoured with the Travel+Leisure Award "Best Wellness Resort in the World" in 2020 for sustainable, holistic, authentic wellness concept
Lasting wellbeing is achieved by bringing oneself into balance, both with nature and through the care we give ourselves and receive from others. Santani means "in harmony with" and offers a unique, restorative sanctuary where this belief guides everything we do. No TV, no air conditioning and digital detox create a peaceful and natural environment for the perfect time out to relax, feel good and recharge your batteries. On-site wellness programmes in Ayurveda, detox and cleansing, yoga and relaxation combine pampering and rejuvenation with enlightened learning for healthy living. And this long after you have left the revitalising surroundings of this unique luxury wellness resort in the mountains of Sri Lanka and are back home again.
030 / 69 80 21 98
chongkolnee@select-luxury.travel
"High in the tea hills of Kandy, minimalist design at its best surprises at this multi-award-winning Ayurveda and wellness boutique resort with impressive panoramic views and a holistic Ayurveda concept. No TV, no air conditioning and digital detox create a peaceful and natural environment for the perfect time-out to relax, feel good and recharge your batteries."
Santani can be reached from Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport (137 kilometres/4 hours) via the well-developed Kandy - Mahiyangana Road and Werapitiya Road.
This charming boutique Ayurveda and wellness resort is located in the interior of Sri Lanka, in the hills north-east of Kandy (approx. 32 km). It is located on a hilltop of a former tea plantation surrounded by mountain landscapes and rice fields with a dream view.
Wellness 2.0
Here, the latest innovations in health science from around the world have been sought to harmonise you with the most effective treatments from the rich heritage of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka.
Large spa on 3 floors with hydrotherapy area (sauna, steam and salt bath). Wellness packages are offered on the topics of Ayurveda, yoga, detox, weight and stress management. The aim of the programmes is to bring body and mind into harmony and provide valuable tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle after your stay. Pavilion for yoga and meditation. Visiting masters (guest therapists and healers) from all over the world, e.g. Reiki masters, osteopaths, psychological coaches and yoga gurus, regularly come to the Santani.
Building on its global philosophy and extensive therapeutic facilities, Santani takes a lifestyle approach to wellness with two key components:
Here, your body is pampered in an environment that is designed on every level to revitalise you, train your mind so that you leave with healthy habits and practices that will enable you to maintain greater mental, spiritual and physical well-being for years to come. This is the Santani lifestyle.
How does this work in practice?
You let yourself be helped to leave the stress of everyday life behind you when you come to Santani. You allow your body to detox while you harmonise naturally in this tranquil atmosphere.
As your muscles, including your mind, relax, you watch your body flex in new ways and your spirits soar. Your mind absorbs new knowledge and new practices that you take home with you.
In addition to the abundance of healthy pleasures for body, mind and soul at Santani, its success is based on mindfulness, holism and professionalism.
16 metre infinity pool
Hiking
Yoga
Mountain Biking
Media room
PC terminal
Sightseeing tours to the Sri Dalada Maligawa tooth temple
When it comes to actual nutrition, they believe in balance rather than extremes and the value of indulgence in life. Whether you like juices, vegetarian, vegan and raw food or prefer savoury, traditional fare, Santani is all about freedom and choice to choose from nutritious and delicious food.
The upscale restaurant with space and an open-air lounge in the main pavilion offers biodynamic wine and fresh juices. Individual menus are created for each guest according to the nutrition plan, which are discussed with the chef in person in advance. This ensures a balance of the six senses of taste.
Those who have booked a wellness package will receive meals tailored to their body type and matching the treatments. Wellness cuisine specialising in ketogenic (low-carb) and raw food diets, detox and Ayurveda, vegetarian on request. Private dining possible.
Sustainability is a top priority at the Santani. No TV, no air conditioning and a real digital detox create a peaceful and natural environment for the perfect time-out to relax, feel good and recharge your batteries.
The small Ayurveda and wellness resort was built using natural construction methods from recycled wood and offers a fantastic view of the hilly, tranquil surroundings. The construction method creates cooler rooms without air conditioning. Wifi is only available on request and only in the rooms.
Room
20 chalets (approx. 46 square metres) in minimalist contemporary design, equipped with rain shower, fan, hairdryer, coffee/tea set, safe, WiFi (on request) and private balcony or terrace. 16 chalets with mountain view. 4 chalets with garden view, ideal for families, located 10 minutes by tuk tuk away from the resort.
Gastronomy
Individual menus, which are discussed personally with the chef in advance, are prepared individually. This ensures a balance of the six senses of taste. Those who have booked a wellness package receive meals that are tailored to their body type and match the treatments. Wellness cuisine specialising in ketogenic (low-carb) and raw food diets, detox and Ayurveda, vegetarian on request. Private dining possible. Lounge, bar.
Ayurveda cure
- Accommodation in the Mountain View Chalet
- 3 Ayurvedic meals per day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Unlimited fresh juices and herbal tea for the Ayurveda cure
- Access to the spa facilities such as sauna, steam bath, thermal brine pool etc.
- Wellness consultation on arrival and departure with the Ayurvedic doctor, including body analysis and setting lifestyle goals
- Strict personalised diet plan
- Herbal medication tailored to the dosha and state of health
- Detoxification as required with flushing and/or enema to eliminate the causes of the health condition
- Daily group yoga (Hatha) and meditation per day, morning and evening
- Daily 90-minute personalised Ayurveda spa treatments according to Dosha, based on body analysis and consultation
- Guided group walks, mountain biking
- Daily use of steam, sauna and thermal brine pool
- Discussions and workshops on lifestyle and guidance on a healthy lifestyle, nutrition plan, nutrition workshop, cookery course
- Final discussion with the Ayurvedic doctor
Indications
Musculoskeletal system, high blood pressure, skin, allergies, metabolism, stomach, intestines, stress, exhaustion, burn-out
Activities
A 16 square metre infinity pool invites you to swim. Hiking, alone or in small guided groups, and mountain biking are included in the offer. A tour to the Hulu River, the Hanging Bridge and the Narampanawa Temple, each about 2-4 hours, are worthwhile excursions. An excursion to Kandy or to the "tooth temple" Sri Dalada Maligawa is also worthwhile.
The hotel has a media room with a PC terminal.
Included in your trip:
German citizens require a passport or temporary passport and a visa to enter the country. This should ideally be issued under www.eta.gov.lk can be applied for online. However, you can also apply for it at a Sri Lankan mission abroad, at Select Luxury Travel or when entering the country at the airport. However, when applying at the airport, the costs increase from 35 to 40 US dollars compared to an online visa application and the waiting times can also be long. Transit travellers and children receive the visa free of charge.
We will be happy to obtain your visa for you for a service fee.
There are no vaccination requirements for direct entry from Germany. The Federal Foreign Office recommends the standard vaccinations according to the current vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute for children and adults (see: www.rki.de) when travelling and complete them if necessary.
Sri Lanka has a tropical monsoon climate. Depending on the time of year, the relatively rainy weather is concentrated in the west and south-west (mid-May to the end of September) or with less rainfall in the east and north-east (October to mid-April). The other side of the island then remains dry. During the transitional periods, the climate is quite humid throughout. Sri Lanka has high temperatures that vary little throughout the year. They are slightly higher in the drier north-east than in the more humid south-west.
Important note:
This trip is partially suitable for travellers with reduced mobility, depending on their impairment.
Please contact us for detailed advice and handling of flights, transfers and accommodation.
Thank you for your interest in our holidays. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Alternatively, you can call us directly at + 49 30 69 80 21 90.
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030 / 69 80 21 98
chongkolnee@select-luxury.travel
"High in the tea hills of Kandy, minimalist design at its best surprises at this multi-award-winning Ayurveda and wellness boutique resort with impressive panoramic views and a holistic Ayurveda concept. No TV, no air conditioning and digital detox create a peaceful and natural environment for the perfect time-out to relax, feel good and recharge your batteries."
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