These Eco resorts in Sri Lanka will definitely arouse your wanderlust
Sri Lanka has several eco friendly resorts that let you get close to nature, in a luxurious setting. Here are some of the top eco resorts that any traveller will fall in love with
Cinnamon Wild - Yala
This eco friendly resort, situated on the fringes of the Yala National Park, has guests sharing luxurious living space with the park's wildlife. The resort features luxury two chalets; the jungle chalet which overlooks the arid jungle brush, perfect for spotting herds of elephants or wild boars, and the wooden beach chalets, which gazes out upon the Indian Ocean.
Both chalets are spacious and complete with amenities like air conditioning and large private bathrooms. Highlight of the resort is the observation deck bar, located on the top floor of the hotel.
Perfect not only for the chilled drinks that quench your thirst under the hot sun, but also for the magnificent 360 degree views it offers over the park and ocean.
Uga Chena Huts - Yala
Sri Lanka has plenty of luxury holiday destinations, but the Uga Chena Huts has to be one of the best. These eco friendly huts, located amid the arid jungle on the border of the Yala National Park, may sound simple, but they are far from. The chena huts are domed, thatched residencies, the design of which were inspired by the tree homes of farmers, who hold watch among their crops at night.
The stylish huts feature a contemporary design, with luxury amenities, lounge chairs, comfy beds, and dining areas.
The open styled bathroom is a regular hit for nature lovers, while the private decks provide ample opportunities to get close to nature. With just 14 spaciously arranged chena huts, located around a 7 acres property, lack of privacy is not an issue.
Jetwing Vil Uyana - Sigiriya
Situated amid a lush, green paddy fields, not far from the famous world heritage site, Sigiriya, Jetwing Vil Uyana embodies the ultimate eco friendly resort. Inspired by rural homes; the resort blends seamlessly into its surrounding wetlands.
The luxury resort was constructed over a wetland system, with lakes, and reeds that now form a private nature reserve. The luxurious chalets are built on stilts above the green paddy fields, thus giving guests privacy, but also the opportunity to watch as farmers harvest the fields during season.
Heritance - Kandalama
The brainchild of Sri Lanka's world renowned architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the Kandalama Hotel is as much a part of nature as the surrounding landscape. The hotel was constructed on a rock outcrop, along the banks of an ancient reservoir, and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including two UNESCO world heritage sites.
Considered by many to be one of the island's most exclusive resorts, this amazing hotel the Heritance Kandalama has been featured in several luxury travel guides like The Luxury Travel Channel.
The 7-story hotel's minimalist design and natural landscaped gardens allow it to blend into nature, and has also become a haven for migratory birds, butterflies and grey lemur monkeys. The hotel features timber paneled rooms with luxury amenities, 3 pools, and several dining options.
Rainforest Eco Lodge - Deniyaya
Situated on a five hundred-acre section of a working tea plantation, the Rainforest Eco lodge has been designed to preserve the surrounding wilderness, whilst providing a stunning experience of the neighboring Sinharaja Rain forest, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Accommodation options include 16 private chalets situated on the side of a hill amid the tea bushes, constructed with timber panels, lined with rush matting. Each chalet consists of a sleeping area en suite bathroom, and a seating area with private terrace.
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Thank you, firepower !