Vickum Nawagamuwage is native from the island. After graduating from the best universities and pursuing a career in finance, he felt the call of the wild. A deep need to reconnect with his roots led him to envision a place where everyone could feel at peace and at home. Located in a former tea plantation just outside Kandy, the former capital of the island’s north-central region, the Santani hotel blends into the landscape. Inspired by old Buddhist meditation caves, the 22 recently renovated, minimalist rooms are the perfect place to relax. As such, WiFi is optional… The hotel offers local cuisine in line with your “dosha” (your body type and detox plan), as well as a wide range of treatments including all kinds of massages and yoga exercises. A genuine invitation to commune with nature, the Santani is a sensible way to discover Sri Lanka without forgoing comfort and luxury.