Absolutely great experience! Surround by green and temples but still very much isolated from the rest of the world, which it make it a great retreat! They organise daily activities for you, I did a massage, a tour to Kandy and an art day! And the fooood? The best one I ever had here in Sri Lanka! Everyone that work there or with them is absolutely excellent and I am very grateful to each of them 🙏

Such a special spot... the trek that we did through the knuckles mountains was one that I’ll never forget. The breakfast views, sunset views and everything in between was stunning. The dinners were exceptional. Don’t stay in Kandy when you can drive an hour out and have this beautiful retreat! And the owner, Michael, and his wife, tush, and all the staff treat you like family!

We stayed at Welikande for the 2 night retreat, the rooms were nice but not luxurious. The food was pretty good but a bit inconsistent, some lighter options/some vegan protein options would have been good (was a bit carby). The highlight of our stay was the day trip to the cooking class which included a beautiful hike. For a ‘yoga retreat’ we had hoped that there would be more of a focus on the actual yoga practice. For example longer classes or more variety to choose from. All in all it was pleasant but not amazing, particularly for the price.

Best yoga retreat in Sri Lanka , Situated in the mountains of teldeniya bordering the knuckles rain forest this place exceeded our expectations 2 fold . The food was healthy and delicious. The hotel organized some great hikes with 2 great local guides from the area . The rooms were very clean with some amazing views and the hosts and staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Great place to relax and recharge in the High Knuckles mountain area. Had an amazing 7 day retreat there and met really lovely people. Waking up every morning to the sunrise up over the mountains was such a treat!

This place is magic! Such a beautiful view and sound of birds and nature. I could relax and enjoy the yoga sessions with a stunning view. The food was made with love and tasted soo good! Felt really good the week staying in Welikande. I really enjoyed the holiloya trekking with the waterfalls! Everyone at this place is so nice and there is always help if needed! Thank you 🙏🏽 100% recommendation!

The location for the retreat is incredible at it's in the mountains with beautiful views but I was disappointed by some aspects of the quality of service and professionalism of staff. Both the fan and lamp in my room were broken, which I didn't notice until I went to bed in the evening and there was no staff around to notify. Thankfully, the owner changed moved me to a fully functional room for the second night. When I booked this retreat I was under the impression that I could choose out of the several activities that the owner told me of via WhatsApp. However, this wasn't the case. They rotate the different activities throughout the week so rather than being able to do the knuckles mountain hike which I thought I'd be able to do, I was told the activity for the day was doing a cooking class instead. I would have appreciated to have been told this before booking the retreat. It was rather misleading. The cooking activity was enjoyable but wasn't the one I had expected to be able to do. Prior to having the massage or doing the yoga classes, none of the staff asked if I had any injuries, health or skin conditions. This is a key question that should be asked at retreats to ensure the safety of guests before engaging in these activities. I have a back condition whereby certain areas are painful when massaged. When I tried to explain this to the masseuse, she struggled to understand because she couldn't speak English. This resulted in it being quite a tense experience!

I spent wonderful time at Welikande Yoaga Reteats.Great yoga sessions, great hospitality and great food. Michael and Tush were very kind and generous. It was a wholesome experience.❤️

it was an amazing experience! lovely owners.. lovely peoples.. good food and an amazing yoga teacher!!! hope to come back soon❤️ thank you for everything!! 🙏 Anmar

Welikande is a great place to relax, calm down from a busy life and just enjoy. I loved it so much that I stayed for over a week because I didn’t want to leave this beautiful place again. The yoga teachers are great, everyone is so welcoming and friendly and there is lots of nice activities to do. Thank you for this wonderful time! 🙏🏻

Had an amazing time! Thanks to Michael and the team! Great way to enjoy nature and get away from a busy city life - also food is amazing!

An absolutely magical place. The photos don't do justice to the incredible beauty, peace and warmth of this haven. The owners have thought of everything you might need so you can fully relax, eat very well and go on amazing tours with trusted tuktuk drivers (so much more than you would ever expect from one day trip). The yoga was excellent - the teachers were so grounded, patient, inspiring, adaptable to different abilities and lots of fun to be with. The quality of the bedrooms and food is very high. This is a truly special place.

Fantastic! Thank you Michael and Tush and the whole crew. Visiting Welikande is more like coming over to your favourite uncle’s place and hanging out with the family. Felt a genuine care from everyone there to ensure that my time there was worthwhile. Michael helps you craft your own adventures and connects you with all the right guides. Morning yoga sets the tone and the days unfold as they are meant to. Tell Michael what you seek, and in a genie like fashion, wishes come true. And if you’re lucky you will meet other amazing travellers at the retreat, share knowledge, learn from each other, and hopefully part as true friends. I did. Enjoyed the experience immensely.

An absolutely magical experience! The location is stunning, the staff is the most thoughtful. They surprised me with a birthday cake for my birthday too! Michael and Tush are true gems. Michael makes sure everyone is well taken care of. The daily activities and yoga are beautiful experiences to get you moving through the day. The vegetarian food is out of this world! The brinjal moju is first class. Can’t wait to be back!

I had a pleasure to stay 3 days at Welikande and I must admit it was one of the best experiences ever! Everything was perfectly organized: the pick up, yoga, meals and activities. The owners and the staff are so helpful and treat you as a member of the family. The location is beautiful and it’s a pleasant escape into the nature. Honestly I can’t find anything to complain about. I really loved the retreat and I hope to be back soon 🥰