The highland life is simple, calm and peaceful. — Photos: ABBI KANTHASAMY
As I ventured into the heart of Sri Lanka’s highlands, Kandy unfolded like a vivid tapestry, woven with threads of its colonial past and the lush, green vibrancy of its famous tea plantations.
My base was the W15 Hanthana Estates, a property that doesn’t just offer guests a stay – it’s a plunge into a bygone era. This place is pure, distilled colonial nostalgia, packaged within the walls of a luxurious, five-star estate, echoing the days when estate owners, known as “Planters”, shaped the fortunes of this island.
