beautiful place in Kandy Weligalla. Elpitiya Walauwa was built in 1875. Tikiri Banda Panabokke married Miss Dambawinna and had two daughters. After her early death he married Miss Halangoda who had three sons and four daughters. He was the first Kandyan to be nominated to the Legislative Council of Ceylon to represent the Kandyans. Tikiri Banda Panabokke was also appointed Police Magistrate for Kandy and acted for the 'Diyawadana Nilame' the chief lay custodian of the Buddha’s tooth relic housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. He represented the Kandyans in the delegation that went to London in 1876 for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of H.M. Queen Victoria. He was also an eminent scholar in the Oriental Languages of Pali and Sanskrit and edited the 'Neethiniganduwa', the treatise on Kandyan Law. Adigar Sir Tikiri Banda Panabokke (1883-1963) The eldest son of Tikiri Banda Panabokke inherited Elpitiya Walauwa after his father’s death in 1902. He married Miss Mantri Keppetipola, a granddaughter of Monaruwila Keppetipola, the leader of the first rebellion against the British rulers in 1817 / 1818. Sir Tikiri had five sons and five daughters. He entered the legal profession as a Proctor in 1906 and practised at the Gampola Magistrate’s Courts where he was appointed a Crown Proctor and acted frequently for the Magistrate. In 1921 he was nominated to the Legislative Council to represent the Kandyans. In 1931 he was elected to the State Council as the Member for Gampola in the first election conducted under the British administration. He was appointed The First Minister of Health in the State Council of Ceylon from 1931-1935, and was also appointed to the Kandyan Law commision in 1935. In 1933 he inaugurated an educational society registered as the Vidyartha Society Limited and was the Chairman of its Board of Directors. Vidyartha College which is now a renowned Buddhist boys’ school in Kandy was founded by this society. Sir Tikiri was appointed First Adigar (an honorary title) in 1940. He was also the first ceylonese Chairman of the Tea Research Institute. In 1944 he was knighted by H.M King George The VI of England . In 1945 he was appointed High Commissioner for Ceylon in India. In 1954 in his capacity as First Adigar he was privileged to receive H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit to Ceylon at the historic Audience Hall in Kandy. He retired from public service in 1956 and devoted his time to agriculture until his death in 1963.

Very old classic place. Lot of old furnitures and photos there. Uncommon experience with ancient sinhala concept.

Its an old banglow converted into a hotel. Rooms were good enough. Location is inside a forest, a bit away from amenities. Food wasn't great for the price. Electricity keeps going off and wifi wasn't working when we were there. Overall a not bad one

Fantastic place to stay near kandy. Highly recommended. Beautiful environment. Value for the money.

Wonderful historic place. Very friendly majordome and good food. Hotel as it should be

Nice

Absolutely wonderful in every way. If available you must not miss this incredible part of history.

Peaceful place and good place to relax.

It's a ok place

My vilege

Good

The historic charm of this property is beautifully preserved. The highlight was the guided tour of the property, where we learned about its fascinating history. This is a must -visit for anyone looking for unique memorable stay!