Posts tagged with ‘eco’
Sri Lanka Hill Country Bungalows
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009, by Sam ClarkSad news today that Netherbyres Bungalow, near Bandarawela, is no longer available for paying customers. It is a great place and all of our guests have had a wonderful time there - with its incredibly authentic atmosphere. Thanks so much to Ajita the owner and the family!
For those wanting the cool charms of an up-country retreat, there are still some great options. The Tea Trails bungalows are the original up-market tea country experience and the service is unrivalled. Bonnielands is not in the same luxury bracket but for fun and authenticity it cannot be beaten as Gemma Bowes from The UK Guardian found out!
The Dutch House in Bandarawela is equally as exclusive and luxurious as Tea Trails, but definitely a more personal experience. Kelbourne Bunaglows is not as cheap as it once was, but great fun and they have the best views in the country I think. Other options, in a slightly differenet area, would be Ellerton and Rangala House. Both of which mean slightly less travelling time to get there as they are close to Kandy, so really suit those looking to limit driving time.
These are all unique and special places which will suit different people. Talk to us to find out more - we’d be delighted to go through the options. What all the places have in common is that they are places to let the fresh hill air and the peace and tranquillity of the up country region - wash over and replenish!
Sri Lanka Elephants - The capture of the gentle giants
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009, by Sam ClarkThis week we are delighted to have Sidantha Kumara as our guest blogger. Sid is one of our finest guides - a fantastic guy who has taught us so much about Sri Lanka. He shows a side of Sri Lanka not often seen and his passionate belief and strong ideas on the positive power of tourism has led him to develop some quite extraordinary tours. His main project is the Abode, but if you are looking for an alternative view of the cultural triangle or the Kandy region Sid is very definitely your man. He also organises and guides treks miles off the beaten track - for travel hardy adventurers only! One of his treks goes deep into elephant country - and elephants are a subject he feels deeply about as the following article shows:
“Safari tours first came to light in the early 18th centaury. The west made inroads in the spheres of discoveries. Before this large parts of Asia remain obscured form travelers eye. The post war period saw a massive boom in the world population driven by successful runs in the health and pharmaceutical industry. The earth became a crowded house to live in and the ever increasing pressure on natural resources further fueled the diminishing flora and fauna. The notion to create protected sites was born as a result.
The following account has been extracted form various travelers note books and compiled unfolding timeless events in Ceylon. (more…)
New Villa Near Sigiriya
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009, by Tom ArmstrongWe are delighted to be the only tour operator in the UK to offer this fantastic new eco villa close to Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka.
Kurulu Bedde
Friday, July 3rd, 2009, by Tom ArmstrongEvery now and again a property takes you complexly by surprise. I had been aware of Kurulu Bedde’s existence for quite some time and it had been on my ‘to see’ list for a while.
