In the Northwest province of Sri Lanka is the beautiful city of Kurunegala, the capital of Wayamba. Kurunegala is situated about two hours drive from the country’s capital, Colombo and 1.5 hours from the international airport. As a central city in Sri-Lanka, Kurunegala is an important hub for tourists as it is directly connected to a large number of major cities and towns throughout the island.

Athugala, is an impressive rock face reaching 316 meters to the skies and overlooks the town of Kurunegala shaped to resemble a crouching elephant, giving the city its other name, Athugalpura, which in ancient literature was employed to describe the city of Kurunegala.

As a 12th century capital of the Sinhala kings then known as Panduwasnuwara, the regions around the city are rich in historical value. Kurunegala is an archaeological treasure chest with excavated sites of which used to be royal capitals, majestic temples, and fascinating archaeological ruins dating back to the 14th century.

Located in the heart of Kurunegala, The Kandyan Reach Hotel is an exquisite destination for special events, meals and city-type accommodation for transit and guests who wish to extend their stay and explore the incredible history and sites of this beautiful city.

In January 2010 the Tourist Development Authority classified it as a star class hotel and its occupants have included top dignitaries and ambassadors from around the world who when in Sri Lanka have always chosen the Kandyan Reach as one of their preferred hotels.   The hotel was inaugurated in 1997 beginning with 10 rooms and 2 banquet halls –today the hotel operates with 35 spacious and comfortable air-conditioned rooms and 4 banquet halls, one of which is a newly constructed hall aptly named The Grand Ballroom. This hall is located on the top floor of the hotel accommodating 300, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful views of Athugala and the breathtaking landscape of Kurunegala.

Busy guests on the move can enjoy the daily buffet breakfast and lunch and delicious meals of local cuisines and tastes from around the world prepared by the hotels qualified chefs, in their air-conditioned restaurant or on the road via their take-away café.