Exclusivity and starry nights await at the award-winning Karpaha Sands, a glamping boutique on the East Coast of Sri Lanka. Located just an hour from the ancient capital of Polonnaruwa, Karpaha Sands is the only resort on the Kalkudah beach — a 15 km stretch of sand in a scooped-out bay of turquoise waters.
Reserved for the privileged few, the Karpaha’s 17 spacious tented suites, with their intimate gardens, individual terraces and rubble stone outdoor showers, offer total luxury while having a low impact on the environment. Each day guests are invited to observe the local Tamil fishermen as they join hands to slowly haul in their nets on the beach in a daily ritual that has not changed for centuries.
Guests have access to suspended lounges overlooking the glistening bay and a plush lineup of Ayervedic treatments at the spa. The resort also offers a wide array of experiences to revive and recharge including cinema under the stars, deep sea fishing, lagoon boat riding, signature cocktail classes, horse riding, bike riding, kayaking and nearby visits to safari parks and towns.
