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Dinuda KiteSurfing Resort Full Board, Kalpitiya

Dinuda KiteSurfing Resort of Kalpitiya has a pleasantly steady and cooling breeze that will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Fantastic bird life and fauna, unlike most other places.

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Double Room with Terrace & Private Bathroom FULL BOARD

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Wooden Cabana, sleeps 4 with Terrace & Private Bathroom FULL BOARD

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Lagoon Side Double room with shared Bathroom FULL BOARD

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This is a Full Board package that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, fruit and tea or coffee. Double room with mosquito net, ceiling fan and a terrace with lovely lagoon views. An attached or shared bathroom.

The sea with white beaches and coral reefs. Learn Kite surfing from one of the best instructors in the island now from both the Kalpitiya and Puttalam lagoon. Scuba diving and seasonal dolphin whale watching are also on offer.

Kalpitiya Beach is one of those rare places in the world where these most amazing creatures of the sea can be observed. There are many dolphins play and dance off the shore with daily.

Water sports on offer include kite surfing. Kalpitiya beach is considered one of the Sri Lankan’s top kite surfing destinations. Advanced riders can take good experience at Kalpitiya Beach too.

Your hosts are Stepan and his friendly and knowledgeable team who speak English, Russian & Ukranian. Included in the price is the twice a day motor boat lagoon transfer.

Dinuda resort is located in Kalpitiya which is about 165 KM from the Capital City Colombo . Predominantly Muslim fishing community strategically located at the mouth of the Puttalam Lagoon, the town was a famous port in the late middle ages of Sri Lankan history.

Close to Kalpitiya there are several largish islands that can be visited by boat. Kalpitiya is one of the fastest developing towns. There are also many international aid agencies such as the UNHCR implementing various community development and relief activates in order to provide assistance to these displaced living in this area.

Airport transfers can be arranged from $65 and a local tuktuk to the shops is just $4

Kiteboard lessons – 1 hour individual lesson is 45 Euro each.
or 1 hour group lesson is from 35 Euro each includes gear and instructor.
We can arrange dolphin watching trips, scuba diving and safaris for our guests.

Heavenly Home Inn, Nuwara Eliya

The Heavenly Home Inn of Nuwara Eliya has three bedrooms on offer. Two bedrooms are triples with one double and one single bed, whilst the third is a double bedroom.

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Located between Nuwara Eliya Race Course and Lake Gregory, this guest house can be found down a cul-de-sac off Upper Lake Road. It has a very good location close to Nuwara Eliya Town.

There is no AC but this will not be needed in the cooler climate of Nuwara Eliya. June, July and August tend to be the coolest months. However other months, Nuwara Eliya can be quite pleasant. Looking around you, you will see that it is steeped in English tradition. There is the race course, the golf course and some excellent restaurants of which at least one demands that the gentlemen wear jacket and tie.

The rooms come with free wifi access, enabling you to keep in touch with family and friends.They all have private bathrooms with a hot water shower facility.

The guest house has several antiques on display and an impressive grand fire place in the common lounge.

This place is a great place to stay, close to the amenities of what Nuwara Eliya has to offer and hosted by the friendly Sharmane. She will quietly inform you that her grandfather was Scottish.

 

Olympus Plaza, Haputale

Olympus Plaza of Haputale has great views, restaurant and dining, and family-friendly activities. Double or triple guest rooms with seating area, desk/table, tea/coffee making facilites and attached bathroom.

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Most rooms have amazing views over the mountains where in the mornings you can catch the mystical mist covering the landscape. Breakfast is included.

Guest have access to the bar, restaurant, gym and the top floor childrens play area and the hotel even has its own cinema, just ask at reception for the latest films.

Your hosts are Nale and Hemantha, they will look after your every need and can even arrange tours and transport to the neighbouring sights such as:

  • Adisham Bungalow
  • Bambarakanda Waterfall
  • Dambatenne Tea Factory
  • Devon Waterfall
  • Lipton’s Seat
  • Muthiyangana Temple
  • Renown Tea Gardens
  • Bogoda Bridge
  • Hortain plains & World’s End Steep
  • Diyaluma Waterfalls
  • Saint Clair Waterfall

So much to see and do!

Walking distance from the Haputale train station,there is a short cut which leads near to the hotel premises from the train station. If you don’t choose the short cut there is a considerably difficult hilly path through the town.

Beautiful surroundings when you look out of the window, especially in the mornings where mountains get half covered by mist creating a picturesque sight.

You can catch a bus to visit the Adisham Bungalow from the hotel and dont forget to walk about in the adjacent pine forest.

Be awestruck by the St.Andrews church in the town. Although very small in size,buried in its grounds are prominent British citizens from the pre- independence era.

29km south of Nuwara Eliya and 16km from Ella.
All transport can be arranged, just ask

The Greendale, Watawala, Hatton

Home AwayThe Greendale is situated in the lovely village of Watawala which is 7km from Hatton and is on virtually the half way point between Adams Peak and Nuwara Eliya.

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Double, triple or family rooms available with fireplace and wardrobe and attached bathrooms with hot water.
Hot breakfast is included in the price and free wifi is offered.

The Bungalow is surrounded by a lush tea Plantation & a Pine forest, while the great Mahaweli River originates just 10km north of this location and trickles downwards towards Kandy just a stones throw away from the tea estate.The Kandy-Badulla Rail road track is clearly visible form the bungalow giving you a very exciting view of passing trains for a stretch of about 5 km along it’s mountainous path.

Traditional dinner is available from just 750 rupees per person.

Free driver’s accommodation is available, subject to availability, but does not include meals.

ATTACTIONS IN THE AREA

  • NUWERA ELIYA :  30 TO 40 MINUTES ALONG THE NEWLY BUILT HATTON-NUWERAELIYA HIGHWAY
  • AMBEWALA DAIRY FARM : LESS THAN 1 HOUR
  • ADAMS PEAK (SRI PADA MOUNTAIN) : 75 MINUTES
  • NORTON BRIDGE DAM,SEVEN VIRGINS MOUNTAIN PEAKS AND AIRPLANE WHEEL OF CRASHED MARTIN AIR FLIGHT : 10km
  • DEVON & SAINT CLAIR WATER FALLS :15 km
  • UPPER KOTMALE DAM & RESERVOIR : 20km
  • MAUSSAKALEY, CASTELREIGH RESERVOIRS : 20 MINUTES
  • WORLDS END/HORTON PLAINS : 1 ½ HOURS
  • KANDY :  52km

Mutton Button, Kandy

The Mutton Button is located on a windy road known as Rajapihilla Mawatha, 3 kms from Kandy Town. It takes 15 minutes to get to town by car, and also to Kandy’s no. 1 attraction, the Temple of the Tooth Relic.

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The Mutton Button has 8 rooms available for its guests. 6 are available in the main building, and 2 are available in another.

Set on a hill of the same name, so-called by the British during their occupation, the Mutton Button offers  clean and comfy rooms. All have AC, ceiling fan and other facilities such as television, free wifi  and private attached bathrooms with hot water shower facilities.

Some of the rooms have balconies with outstanding views.

The rooms are provided on a bed and breakfast basis. Not withstanding you can also order other meals from their extensive menu in the restaurant.

If you don’t mind the location, being out of Kandy Town, this place is good for resting and relaxing in a quiet leafy area.

Free Driver’s accommodation is offered, subject to availability.