How to come

The centre can be reached by taxi or by bus from Kandy. If you are coming from Katunayaka by bus, get down from Peradeniya Galaha junction and take Delthota bus to Office junction. If you are coming from Kandy you can take Delthota bus from Goodshed Bus stand and get off at Office junction (17km from Kandy. It may take around one- one and half hours to reach Office Junction from Kandy by bus). From there it is a steep walk uphill of around 45 minutes (or taxi/three wheeler ride) through tea plantations to reach the centre.

Please come to the centre in-between 1pm and 3pm. It takes about two hours to get to the centre from Peradeniya, Galaha junction if you coming by bus and walk to the Centre from Office Junction.


Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre

Apply for Retreat

  • Please visit Retreats page to know the available retreat dates and fill the Application form if you wish to stay at Nilambe Meditation Centre. As there are limited rooms you have to make a reservation at least two weeks before to the arrival date.

Office Hours

  • 8.20am to 8.40pm
  • For check-in - 1.00pm to 3.00pm