The Cultural Triangle lies on Sri Lanka's dry central plains and houses
some of its most celebrated attractions, including
The Lion Rock Citadel (Sigiriya),
Golden Dambulla Rock Temple and the ancient
cities of
Anuradhapura and
Polonnaruwa with ancient colossal
man-made rainwater reservoirs, renovated Stupas & ruins of places &
temples. It is also blessed by some of the
National Parks & Reserves of
Sri Lanka with a considerable populace of elephants. The cultural
triangle is also home to some of the most magnificent hotels in the
country.
Sigiriya (A World Heritage Site)
The Elephant Corridor is set in 200 acres of scrubby dry-zone
countryside overlooking a reservoir (tank) with stunning views of
The Lion Rock Citadel (Sigiriya).
It is an up market super-luxury boutique hotel, keen to indulge the
designer-lifestyle clientele: provides extremely attentive service in a
luxurious, romantic and secluded atmosphere. 24 opulent suites are
equipped with every conceivable luxury including individual garden,
private plunge-pools & night-vision binoculars, DVD Player/s Hi Fi, Spa,
gym, sauna, Ayurveda centre, archery, mini golf course, horse-riding & a
helipad. The hotel is so spacious that you can even travel from your
luxury suite to the gym or pool by bicycle.
With a splendid view of
The Lion Rock Citadel (Sigiriya).
Vil Uyana is a brand new lifestyle hotel, a hybrid between traditional
eco methods & sleek modern design. Situated on the flatlands immediately
to the west of the Sigiriya rock, the hotel is envisaged as a natural
extension to the efforts of ancient Sinhalese kings who developed and
irrigated this area. Vil Uyana, spread over 24 acres of land, also
includes a wetland system consisting of paddy fields, marshes, and
waterways newly introduced to this area by the hotel. 25 luxury
Individual dwellings - Paddy Chalets, Water Chalets, Marsh Pavillions,
Forest Villas - are luxuriously appointed within, and blend seamlessly
into the rural landscape. Walk down to your luxury villa or take an
electric buggy or take ride by the boat along the waterways.
Sigiriya Village, Sigiriya
The hotel is located with a splendid view of the
The Lion Rock Citadel (Sigiriya).
Sigiriya Village is an enduring popular hotel that offers rustic
mid-range cabana-style accommodation in a charming rural setting. 33
acre site with carefully landscaped gardens. & theme clusters of
cottages each with its own colour schemes & accessories. 124 (80 a/c)
tastefully furnished rooms with satellite TV, minibus, small terraces.
Open sided restaurant, swimming pool. Organic garden supplies the hotel
kitchen.
Dambulla (A World Heritage Site)
Magnificent views. A magnificent location on the beautiful Kandalama
Lake. The mountains descend to the dry plains. Vast protected forest
gives way to tea & spice plantations. A unique design by Geoffrey Bawa,
built between a massive rock & a peaceful tank, the huge hotel-968m from
end to end with 162 A/C rooms - is concealed under a carefully nurtured
canopy of jungle growth. In spite of the modern architecture, we are
close to the nature.
Amaya Lake, Dambulla (Formerly known as Culture Club)
A tranquil & and beautiful setting by the banks of
Dambulla lake. The resort is a huge, breezy
complex consisting of 92 stylish, comfortable split-level a/c Sri Lankan
villas scattered amongst the trees of the forested grounds. All villas
are with a village theme & many local touches. Village drum beat beckons
you to breakfast. Flute & singing serenade at sun down. The excellent
eco hotel offers luxurious calm to those seeking tranquility.
Heritance Kandalama, Dambulla
Located by the side of Kandalama reservoir. It snakes along a rocky
outcrop, in a light tropical jungle, overlooked by and the Knuckles
hills. Kandalama symbolizes the best in Sri Lankan ecological design.
Slightly formal, richly elegant.
Habarana is a small village by the side of an ancient man-made lake, a
central location for all the main sites: equividistant between
Polonnaruwa,
Anuradhapura & Dambulla. Also close to Sigiriya Rock
fortress,
Ritigala Strict nature, sanctuary,
Minneriya National Park
and
Kaudulla National Park.
Chaaya Village, Habarana
With its lakefront setting, the chalets blends seamlessly into its
natural surroundings amidst tall trees and tropical foliage & offer Sri
Lanka's unhurried and wholesome rural village lifestyle, the rich
cultural heritage and the tropical wilderness. Luxurious chalets with
terraced rooms, verandahs, good food and courteous service. Numerous
species of birds, butterflies, monitor lizards and monkeys have all
shared this natural habitat with the surrounding villagers for
centuries.
The Lodge, Habarana
Located next to the lake. Its 50 spacious air-con comfortable
chalets are set in lush gardens that running down to the lake attract a
profusion of birdlife. The Lodge is one of the best hotels in cultural
triangle. Deluxe chalets are equipped with bathtubs and minibar.
Attractive open-air pavilion restaurant.
Giritale is a small village by the side of a man-made lake, 12km
northwest of
Polonnaruwa the ancient kingdom, on the Habarana road.
Deer Park Hotel, Giritale (Angsana Resorts & Spa)
Deer Park Hotel is located on the banks of Giritale Reservoir. A
refreshingly contemporary hotel with accommodation in individual
cottages scattered around attractive wooden grounds. All 77 large
cottages are furnished with a blend of vibrant colours & Asian craft. 61
cottages bring a touch of nature with open-air garden bathrooms. The
grounds are beautifully maintained. Pool, gym, squash court.
Royal Lotus Hotel, Giritale
With fine views of Giritale tank (7th Century AD). 54 well appointed
bright & comfy a/c rooms with private balconies offering stirring views
of the lake. The Royal Lotus Hotel offers tempting mid-market value in
the heart of the cultural triangle. It shares some facilities with its
top end neighbour, the Deer Park.
Anuradhapura (A World Heritage Site)
The entire town is hemmed in by three great ancient man-made lakes,
Nuwara Wewa, Tissa Wewa & Basawakkulama Wewa.
Palm Garden Village Hotel, Anuradhapura
Set in 38 ha of gardens complete with a stunning swimming pool, tennis
courts. And resident deer & peacocks too. Palm Garden Village has
successfully updated colonial traditions for a more enlightened age. The
upmarket hotel is conveniently placed for the ancient monastic city of
Anuradhapura. Accommodation is in 50 A/C chalets.
The Grand Tourist Holiday Resort, Anuradhapura
With fine views very close to the tank. Four reasonably-sized rooms,
split over two buildings, are all decorated in warm colours and
furnished in a comfortable, uncomplicated fashion.
Tissawewa Rest House, Anaradhapura
Tissawewa Rest House is beautifully situated in a 4.4 ha of secluded
parkland. An envied location, standing in what was once the Royal
Pleasure Gardens of the old capital of Anaradhapura. Tissawewa Rest
House, a former Dutch governor's residence, was designed in an
unrepentant colonial manner. A large veranda looks on gardens of
Mahogany & Teak trees with monkeys all over. They have no qualms of
stealing the piece of afternoon cake & cup of tea of yours in this
sacred city. Enormous rooms with wooden floorboards & ceiling, some
period furniture & fittings. Guests are allowed to use the swimming pool
of its neighbour, Nuwarawewa Rest House overlooking the Nuwara Wewa (Nuwara
rainwater reservoir).
Dunvila Cottage, Wasgomuva
For nature lovers, the Dunvila Cottage is an ideal
eco retreat
surrounded by lotus filled lakes, lush green paddy fields, and serene
wilderness. The cottage is surrounded on three sides by the Dunvila Lake
and has magnificent views of the Wasgomuva jungles and the Knuckles and
Sudu Kandha Ranges. Over 150 species of birds have been recorded in the
area including the rare spot-bellied eagle owl, blue-eared kingfisher
and the red-winged cuckoo. Numerous elephants can also be spotted at a
distance from across the lake, in the
Wasgomuva National Park.
Kaladiya, Dambewatana
Located among shimmering lakes and paddy fields. Kaladiya, a traditional
country house with a large Mango orchard can be wholly or part rented.
Three rooms.
