A Wedding in Sri Lanka
Things To Do
Sigiriya (Lion Rock)
The spectacular Sigiriya (Lion Rock) rock fortress was built in the 5th century AD, by King Kashyapa. It is a wonder of ancient engineering, art and culture. The palace complex at the foot of the rock still has the remains of four indoor swimming pools where the king’s 500 concubines bathed. The palace structure was built with complex water arteries in the walls that provided natural air conditioning in the hot climate.
Aligala (Elephant Rock) Cave
A hike to the historic Aligala (Elephant Rock) cave, dating from the 3rd century BC, will take just 40 minutes. The name is derived from the likeness of the rock formation to an elephant.
Spa
Ease into a world of pleasure at our divine spa. Soothing therapies of every kind are yours to restore your entire being. Choose your indulgence from ancient Ayurvedic traditions to Swedish aromatherapy massages from our extensive spa menu – Just let go, and slip away.
Mountain Bike Tour
We have off-road bicycles you can hire that are well suited to the rugged terrain and are regularly checked and maintained for your safety and comfort. Please ask at reception if you are interested in hiring a bike. We provide a map with trails for you to follow. One route is to cycle around Kandalama Lake. The water levels in the lake vary during the year, sometimes revealing large areas of sand and mud, and sometimes isolating islands on the lake. This route takes you along grassy tracks, along the edge of the forest where you avoid the grazing cattle and calves. You see water birds and hovering kites as you ride across the sandy shore to where fishermen haul their catches of lake fish and the locals bathe at weekends. The return takes you along the top of the bank, looking down from the road at fertile and irrigated farmland, and passing homes, paddy fields and quiet streams. A cycle ride around the lake is 10-15km. The trip will take about 1.5 to 2 hours.