Wellness in Sri Lanka: 10 Ayurveda, Yoga & Spa Experiences
Sri Lanka is one of the world's original wellness destinations — Ayurveda has been practised here for over 3,000 years, and the island now pairs traditional treatment centres with jungle yoga retreats, hot springs and serious spa hotels. A classic Ayurveda stay runs 7 to 21 days with a resident doctor, daily treatments and a tailored diet, but plenty of places welcome day guests for a massage or a single consultation. The south-west coast has the biggest cluster of resorts; the hills add cool-climate retreats and meditation centres.
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Kanniya Hot Springs
A cluster of seven square wells of naturally warm mineral water enclosed in a walled bathing complex west of town.
Trincomalee · LKR 300
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Keerimalai Springs
A natural mineral-water bathing spring beside the sea, believed to have healing powers, next to the ancient Naguleswaram temple.
Jaffna · Free entry
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Barberyn Ayurveda Resort (Beruwala)
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Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort (Wadduwa)
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Santani Wellness Resort (Kandy)
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Ulpotha Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
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Talalla Retreat (South Coast Yoga)
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Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre
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Udawattakele Forest Reserve
A historic forest sanctuary on the ridge behind the Temple of the Tooth, laced with shady walking trails.
Kandy · LKR 660
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Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
One of Asia's grandest botanical gardens, spread over 60 hectares in a loop of the Mahaweli River.
Peradeniya · LKR 3000
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