Golf in Kandy – putting with a view

Planning a holiday to Sri Lanka has many advantages.in Sri Lanka, the Victoria Golf Course is spread over
The most obvious one is that the island is packed with717 acres and is an 18 hole golf circuit. Voted as the
a host of attractions and things to do, and most can‘Best Golf Course in Asia for 2005’ by Asian
be reached within a reasonable amount of time. It isGolf Monthly, this course is by far one of the most
possible to be seated on a beach in the south of thebeautiful places to play golf in Asia. Whilst at this
island in the morning, and then again to be sipping areputed golf course, find your way to its signature hole
world class blend of tea in the cool climes of Kandy byon the par 4, 6th. Perched a 100 feet about above the
evening. For such a small island, Sri Lanka boasts offairway, from the tee box you can expect to find
diverse ecosystems and varying climates. Some ofsome mesmerizing views. Be amazed by the views of
the best things to experience about the island are thethe famous Knuckles Range, or Victoria Dam.
god given gifts of Mother Nature, from its sun-kissedFor the non-golfer there also lies a host of things to do
beaches to its magnificent mountain ranges blanketedat the famous Victoria Golf Club. The 8 km Victoria
by pine trees and tea plantations. Next to that, is theDam water frontage adjoining the course offers
bargain shopping, competitive accommodation optionsguests a change for a quick dip, or a chance to go
and divine dining range. A veritable melting pot offishing. Whilst other options lie where visitors can go
cultures, it is not uncommon to see a Hindu shrinecycling around the course, or bird watchers and
share the same road of a catholic church.environmentalists will delight in the variety of wildlife
Considering the many destinations and cities there arethat exists.
to explore in Sri Lanka, besides the commercial capitalLooking for a hotel in Kandy? Jetwing Hunas Falls
of Colombo, there lies the scenic and historic citadel ofoffers a range of facilities and a promise that every
Kandy. Rich in the amount of tourist attractions youroom comes with a view. Providing impeccable
can see and a multitude of things to do, from the relicservice, comfortable rooms and convenient access to
of Lord Buddha canine tooth situated in a famousthe city of Kandy, Jetwing Hunas Falls is a reputed
temple to the world famous golf course, the Victoriahotel amongst other Sri Lanka hotels.
Golf Club. As the newest addition to the golf courses