The Cultural Triangle on your doorstep

Ancient rock fortresses, cave temples and wild elephants, all within an easy drive of the resort.

Climb · 7.9 km from the resort

Sigiriya Lion Rock

The fifth-century rock fortress of King Kashyapa rises 180 metres above the forest. Climb past the frescoes, the Mirror Wall and the giant lion paws to the palace ruins on the summit. Go early in the morning to beat the heat and the crowds.

Sunset · 7.2 km from the resort

Pidurangala Rock

The neighbouring rock is a shorter, wilder climb past a cave temple with a reclining Buddha, ending with the best view of Sigiriya itself. Sunrise and sunset are the times to be up there.

Safari · approx. 25 km from the resort

Elephants at Minneriya

From around June to October, hundreds of wild elephants gather on the grasslands around the Minneriya reservoir, one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants anywhere. We arrange jeep safaris to Minneriya, Kaudulla or Hurulu Eco Park, depending on where the herds are.

Heritage · approx. 30 km from the resort

Dambulla Cave Temple

Five caves under a huge rock, filled with Buddha statues and painted ceilings, some more than two thousand years old. An easy half-day trip, often combined with the Dambulla market.

Further afield · approx. 55 km

Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital

The ruins of Sri Lanka’s medieval capital spread through parkland beside a great reservoir. Hire a bicycle to ride between the palace, the temples and the Gal Vihara, four Buddha figures carved from one granite rock.

At the resort

Days that need no plan

Swim in the infinity pool, borrow a bicycle to ride the village lanes to Avudangawa Lake, or let the children loose in the playground.

Infinity pool

With a pool bar

Bicycle hire

Village and lake rides

Birds and wildlife

In the garden and fields

Tours and tickets

Drivers, safaris and entry tickets