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Sri Lanka’s recorded history dates back to almost three thousand years, back to the advent of Buddhism. Today, what’s left of this rich and glorious past are vast ruins of ancient kingdoms, palaces, temples, tanks and other engineering feats that are all but lost to the modern world. These ruins stand as a solid testimony to the wisdom and values held by civilisations dating back to the 3rd century AD. Most of these ruins are found within the cultural triangle formed by the ancient cities of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and Kandy.
Anuradhapura is famous for its impressive stupas and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhiya, a sapling of the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment over 2500 years ago, and arguably the oldest chronicled tree in the world. Polonnaruwa, another ancient city, is well known for ancient ruins blending South Indian cultures with Sinhala artistry, rock shrines like the Gal Viharaya, the Vatadage and the lake known as the ‘Sea of Parakrama’.
Sigiriya, a world heritage site, known as the magnificent ‘Fortress in the Sky’ is a marvel of ancient architecture and engineering, with swimming pools, beautifully landscaped gardens, stunning frescoes, mirror walls, weaving pathways and a Lion’s Paw entrance. Dambulla is another popular historic site famous for its rock temple, which includes an ancient monastery full of priceless artifacts, paintings and sculptures dating thousands of years back. A climb to the top of this rock, especially during dawn, will reveal the most spectacular sunrise ever, along with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain and valleys.
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Amaya Lake in Dambulla allows guests to explore the monuments and ancient cities of the cultural triangle, to immerse themselves in healing Ayurvedic Spa therapies and to encounter a wealth of bird life and local flora. Amaya Lake is a resort designed to invoke the cultural heritage of the Kandalama region. In the centre of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle, the resort is within easy access to all cultural and archeological sites of Sri Lanka. Comprising 92 air conditioned luxury chalets with all the amenities, 11 lodges in the Eco Village nearby and 4 super luxury Club Lodges with all the modern facilities, the resort also offers customers a large variety of opportunities for cultural and recreational activities such as ayurvedic health centres, visits to gem mines, wildlife safaris, fresh water fishing trips and more traditional options such as the facility of a swimming pool, boating, tennis courts, etc.
Amaya Lake
Kap Ela, Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (94) 664 468 100-110 Fax: (94) 662 231 932
E-mail:
amayalake@amayaresorts.com Web:
www.amayaresorts.com |
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Sri Lanka’s first purpose built, luxury, life-style, designer hotel is located on 200 acres of land surrounded by exotic wildlife, free to run without fences or boundaries. Located in a natural setting facing the Sigiriya Rock, the hotel is sited in the heartland of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, making it an ideal incentive hotel. There's a choice of 21 luxurious suites, all having large dining, living, sleeping and bathing areas, private plunge pools, and even an artist’s easel with painting materials. Guests also get binoculars for uninterrupted views of the jungle plain and beyond. The restaurants, bars, ayurvedic wellness spas and recreational facilities all maintain the natural theme, while guests can even go on nature walks with local naturalists as guides.
The Elephant Corridor Hotel
Pothana, Kimbissa, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (94) 662 231 950/1, (94) 0114714811, (94) 0115677950 Fax: (94) 662 231 952
E-mail:
tropical@diamond.lanka.net Web:
www.elephantcorridor.com |
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Conveniently located in the centre of the Cultural Triangle, made to grow with nature, Cinnamon Lodge is green hospitality at its best. The Lodge is not your average hotel. Visitors get their own little cottages. Beautifully laid out over some 25 acres, taking just the bare minimum away from the natural landscape, the Lodge and concern for nature have been inseparable right from the beginning. The ideal base-of-operation for cultural tourists who come to see the rich architecture and spiritual heritage of the island with a wildlife safari thrown in for good measure, the Lodge can also stand on its own in terms of what it has to offer to the nature lover.
Cinnamon Lodge
Habarana, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (94) 662 270 003, (94) 665 670 896 Fax: (94) 662 270 003 E-mail: chc@slt.lk Web: www.ceylonhotels.lk |
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Nestled in the heart of the ancient and majestic Dambulla kingdom, in close proximity to the famous Sigiriya Rock Fortress, basking in the richness of the Cultural Triangle, lies the Kandalama Hotel. Sri Lanka’s very first eco-friendly five star hotel. Conceptualised by Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka’s world renowned architect, the hotel already attracts a cult following of environment enthusiasts. The Kandalama Hotel went through an extensive refurbishment in 2005. The Kanchana Lounge incorporates a lounge bar, with breath-taking views of the Dambulla lake. The Kaludiya has been transformed into a fine dining restaurant and the Kashyapa Room, named after the King of the Sigiriya Fortress is an a` la carte restaurant, celebrating the culture of Sri Lanka. The Six Senses exclusive spa offers guests infinite relaxation. The sensuality of the bedrooms is enhanced by the majesty of the jungle and lake.
Kandalama Hotel
Kandalama, Dambulla, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (94) 662 284 100-5 Fax: (94) 662 284 109
E-mail:
kandalama@aitkenspence.lk Web: www.aitkenspencehotels.com |
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