Ranked 5th out of over 500 guest houses and B&B's in the Kandy area on Trip Advisor
Location: Set in the heart of the Hanthana Mountains near Kandy, Jungle Tide is surrounded by tea plantations, forest gardens, and rich birdlife. Just 12 km from Kandy, it offers easy access to the city’s cultural highlights while feeling wonderfully remote, with sweeping mountain views and a strong sense of heritage.
Rooms: This intimate British-run homestay offers four guest rooms. Three are in the main guest wing, each with private verandas overlooking lush gardens and en-suite bathrooms furnished with fine silks. The fourth, a family-friendly garden room, accommodates up to six with a mix of bunk beds and a double, alongside its own bathroom, mini fridge, and kettle.
Amenities: Set within expansive grounds, Jungle Tide features a swimming pool, fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and free-range hens. Guests can enjoy homemade jams, freshly baked bread, and eggs from the garden. The homely setting is enhanced by communal evening meals at a large shared table, where conversation and local stories create a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Activities: Guests can trek through tea plantations and the Hanthana Mountains, join guided birdwatching, or explore Kandy’s temples and markets on a day trip. Visits to nearby villages offer insight into traditional Sri Lankan life.
Sustainability: Jungle Tide operates with a light footprint, sourcing much of its produce from its gardens and hens, championing homemade food, and immersing guests in local culture, heritage, and nature.
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When to visit Sri Lanka
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January
January is the perfect time to visit different regions in Sri Lanka, temperatures will be warm and basking in sunshine, meaning the cultural triangle, beaches, national parks and hill country could all be visited during January. However, the central hills will be cooler than other regions due to their altitude.
February
February is much like January, with long sunny days and calm seas. Visitors travelling during this month have a higher chance of spotting sperm and blue whales.
March
March is considered the best time to visit the central hills, although cooler than other regions in Sri Lanka there is less chance of rains in March.
April
Typically April, is the hottest and driest month of the year, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees if you're travelling to Golden Triangle regions. It is a great month to head to Sri Lanka's beautiful beaches, with clear skies and long sunny days.
- Top Tip: when sightseeing visit in the mornings and evenings as you will avoid the hottest part of the day.
May
In May, the south is humid and increasingly hot whilst hill country is cooler with a higher chance of rainfall. We recommend travelling to the North and east of the island during May witnessing the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka.
- Vesak Poya, takes place during the first full moon, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
June
During June, temperatures in the south continue to be increasingly hot and humid as the southwest monsoon blows through the country. Southern regions will experience short sharp showers which tend to pass quite quickly.
July
As the summer holidays commence in July, Sri Lanka is in peak season, with temperatures staying around 30 degrees all month. If you're looking to explore Sri Lanka and visit different areas July is a great time to visit.
August
In August, the warm days continue with temperatures remaining in the high twenties. All in all it is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
September
All in all September is a great month to travel especially if you want to witness culture, between August and September the Kandy Perahera festival takes place, a grand procession celebrating the 'sacred tooth' of Buddha.
October
October brings with it the monsoon rains which affect the whole country, in saying this the weather remains warm and sunny. The monsoon can be unpredictable, rains can be heavy, sporadic or not come at all it is impossible to forecast.
November
In November the monsoon continues, with conditions affecting the whole country.
December
During December the monsoon rains can continue, however the southern and western coasts dry out and become warm and dry. The monsoon rains, means during December the landscapes become lush and full, meaning it is a beautiful time to explore the more rural areas of Sri Lanka.
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