Tee Off in the Tropics: Why Taru Villas Levita is the Ultimate Lads’ Golf Getaway
By Chad Teixeira
Kandy, Sri Lanka. Misty mornings. Cold beers. Hot sun. And 18 holes of pure bliss.
When was the last time you got the boys together for a proper golf holiday? Not a soggy UK weekend with Greg’s dodgy tee shots and a Travelodge breakfast – we’re talking next-level. Enter Levita by Taru Villas: a highland hideout in Kandy, Sri Lanka, where the greens are championship-grade, the beer’s cold, and the views look like something out of a Bond film.
Nestled right beside the iconic Victoria Golf & Country Resort, Levita is a boutique bolthole that makes your average golf break look like a stag do in Slough. Think: panoramic mountain views, private terraces, an infinity pool, and rooms so plush you’ll forget you’re travelling with Dave from accounts.
This isn’t just a trip – it’s a lifestyle flex. A high-altitude haven where you and the lads can swing your clubs on one of Asia’s most stunning golf courses by day and kick back with a whisky in your Jacuzzi suite by night. Yep, Jacuzzi suite. Big boy stuff.
Golf. Grub. Greatness.
Whether you’re there to dominate the fairways or just to dominate the breakfast buffet, Levita delivers. The USPGA-spec 18-hole course is no joke – sweeping fairways, jungle backdrops, and views of the Victoria Reservoir that’ll make your Instagram followers hate you.
And when you’re done slicing drives and blaming your putter, it’s time to refuel. The on-site restaurant serves up locally inspired dishes made with Sri Lankan ingredients that pack more punch than your mate after three arracks. This isn’t some limp clubhouse burger and fries – we’re talking soul food with swagger.
More Than Just a Golf Trip
Of course, not every lad is obsessed with golf. Some are just here for the vibes and Levita’s got those in spades. Chill by the infinity pool, hike misty mountain trails, or take a quick ride into Kandy town to check out cultural heavyweights like the Temple of the Tooth (go on, get a bit of culture in ya).
This place is tailor-made for the modern man, whether you’re a low handicapper or just a high-functioning weekender in need of a digital detox and a solid laugh with your best mates.
Bottom Line?
Taru Villas Levita isn’t just another golf hotel – it’s a style-forward sanctuary that combines sport, luxury, and total escapism. It’s where early morning tee-offs meet late-night terrace beers, and where “lads’ holiday” doesn’t have to mean Ibiza regret and matching sunburns.
So pack your polos, leave the excuses, and book in before your WhatsApp group falls into radio silence again.
Levita is now open.
Book it. Brag about it. Then do it all again next year. taruvillas.com/levita-kandy