Amaya Hills Kandy

Amaya Hills Kandy sits above Heerassagala Forest in the Hanthana mountain range, with broad views over Kandy and the surrounding highlands. Central Kandy is approximately 6.4 kilometers away, so the setting feels distinctly removed from the city’s busiest roads while remaining practical for sightseeing by car or arranged transport. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is about 7.5 kilometers away.

Nearby Attractions

• Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic - Around 7.5 kilometers from the resort, Sri Dalada Maligawa is Kandy’s principal religious landmark and one of the city’s most important historic sites. Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is required when entering the temple.
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya - The gardens contain more than 4,000 plant species, including orchids, medicinal plants, spices, and long avenues of palms. The broad grounds reward a few hours rather than a hurried circuit.
• Ceylon Tea Museum - Located in a former Hanthana tea factory dating to 1925, the museum traces Sri Lanka’s tea industry and its pioneering figures, with tea-country scenery surrounding the exhibits.
• Udawattakele Sanctuary - This forest reserve behind the temple district covers more than 250 acres and supports hundreds of plant species along with rich birdlife and walking trails.
• Hanthana Hills - The resort’s own setting places the Hanthana landscape close at hand, with forested slopes, hiking opportunities, cool hill-country air, and broad sunset views across the valley.

What to Expect Around Here

The setting feels considerably quieter than central Kandy, with mountain air and forest views replacing much of the city traffic. The trade-off is greater reliance on transport, though the view from the hillside makes that bargain fairly easy to accept. 

Check available rooms at Amaya Hills Kandy and plan a hill-country stay with mountain views, swimming, dining, wellness facilities, and Kandy’s cultural landmarks within driving distance.