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Green Grass Homestay, Sigiriya

The Green Grass Homestay is down a small lane next to the Croissant Hut in the centre of Sigiriya. It is lush with greenery and you can detect that gardening is one of their passions.

There is only one room available. It is a family bedroom comprising of two double beds for a maximum of four people.

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As it is located just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops. There is no AC but there are two stand-up fans to help you keep the room cool. There is a mosquito net too.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower. There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

The hosts offer free bicycle rental hire for their guests but other services such as meals and car rental are chargeable at very reasonable prices.

Your host is Shayama. She is the mother of the family. Her son Bandara also lives there and his English is very good. Bandara will be able to help you if you have any communication problems. They are both very nice, and your Green Grass Homestay experience should be most rewarding.

Breakfast is available at the price of 350 rupees per person.

This is a small homestay, and you will be made to feel most welcome. Excellent location in the jungle but just off Sigiriya Road, it is literally only 1 mins walk to restaurants and tourist shops.

Sigiriya Riverside Homestay, Sigiriya

The Sigiriya Riverside Homestay is in a more secluded area, about 5 mins tuktuk ride from Sigiriya Road.

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It is about 1 km to Sigiriya Rock, and 10 mins tuktuk ride to the main town centre with the restaurants and shops. The bedroom itself comprises of one double bedroom for two people.

There is no AC but there is a ceiling fan to help you keep the room cool. There is a mosquito net too.

The private attached bathroom comes with toilet, douche, wash basin and hot water shower.

There is free wifi so you can keep in touch with families and friends.

Your host is Indika. He and his family will be on hand to help you. Other guests that I met, raved about Indika’s generous hospitality.

Breakfast is not included in the price. For more information, best to chat with Indika about what is available and the price.

Sigiriya is in the cultural triangle of Dambulla (19 kms) and Polonnaruwa (54 kms), and as such is an ideal stay over point. The Sigiriya Rock itself (known literally as Lion’s Rock) can be seen on all sides and with its 180 m height, this rock fortress is impressive. It will take you approx. 1 hour to ascend the rock, and 30 minutes to descend the 1,200 steps. The frescoes are world famous, and the intricate palace is a place of wonder. It became a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO in 1982.

Tourist activities in the area include elephant riding, buffalo cart riding and shopping for artifacts and batiks. There are also ayurvedic massages in the area but the best ones are located in the area of Habarana.

The Sigiriya Riverside Homestay is in a jungle setting. You may see wild fowl and monkeys. If you don’t see monkeys, you will certainly hear them.

From the main Sigiriya Road, there is also a regular bus service to Dambulla.