The surrounding area offers an abundance of interesting things to see and do. With plenty to explore and many delightful nooks just waiting to be discovered.
The sacred city of Anuradhapura, now in picturesque ruins, was once a major center of Sri Lankan civilization. The fascinating ancient ruins include huge bell-shaped stupas built of small sun-dried bricks, temples, sculptures, palaces, and ancient drinking-water reservoirs.
This experience is all about discovering and showcasing paths less treaded, roads less travelled and areas less explored.
The Minneriya National Park’s primary purpose is to secure the catchment of the Minneriya tank, thus preserving the diverse ecosystem it sustains and the abundance of wildlife frequenting the waterway.
Put your adrenaline socks on and get ready for a thrilling adventure in the backroads of the Habarana jungle.
Sam Popham’s Arboretum is Sri Lanka’s only dry zone arboretum where trees and wildlife can be observed in their natural settings. Sam Popham created the arboretum in 1963 and donated it in 1989 to the Institute of Fundamental Studies (IFS) Kandy.
How about a fun, interactive experience for you and your whole family? Explore the wilderness of Habarana in kayaks.
Explore a modern day village and the Habarana jungle on ATVs, whilst looking for King Kashyapa’s hidden treasure.
Join an expert birder for a walk around the jungles of Sigiriya, enjoying the abundant birdlife and beautiful surroundings.
There is nothing more special than visiting a destination and engaging in its deep rooted culture: its traditions. Sri Lanka is a proud Buddhist nation and its people have countless traditions embedded around this doctrine.
In the early morn or in the late afternoon we climb to the top of Pidurangala Rock. Pidurangala is an enormous rock located a few kilometers north of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress.
Today we have an up close and personal visit to a modern day village that is 10 minutes from the hotel As we enter the village we will find curious locals sharing a warm smile and small children waving their hands at you with shy smiles.
The Ritigala mountain range consists of four peaks, surrounded by an immense sprawl of lush green forest and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The ancient Ritigala Buddhist monastery which dates back to the 1st century BCE, is located just 43 km away from the ancient capital, Anuradhapura.
Situated on the left bank of the great Mahaweli River, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa was the second capital of Sri Lanka, after Anuradhapura was abandoned as a capital in 993.
An excellent way to cover more ground, while taking the road less travelled. You will discover swaths of pastoral countryside and quaint little villages, which make up most of the immediate locality, around the Sigiriya Rock.
Explore the megalithic tombs of Ibbankatuwa, which belongs to the megalithic and protohistoric periods of Sri Lanka and is considered one of the several ancient burial sites that have been found in the country.
The story of Sigiriya is as ancient, as it is tragic; a monument that during its zenith, was the Capital of a thriving and powerful kingdom, which eventually succumbed to indulgence and depravity.