An array of experiences and more than just accommodation at Kevan’s Casa

Located just 30 minutes away from the ancient Veddah village of Dambana; home to the indigenous tribe of Sri Lanka, Kevan’s Casa offers accommodation that is a mix of modern luxury blended with local and unique experiences for those who dare. Kevan’s Casa offers 16 rooms all equipped with modern amenities for an enjoyable and memorable stay. Memorable because the hotel offers guests the opportunity to enjoy breakfast on the banks of the lake, take part in the task of milking cows in a village house and even enjoy a catamaran ride around the infamous Sorabora Lake at sunrise.

The Rathkinda Reservoir is one of the best locations to watch elephants as they swim in the lake, and this can be enjoyed from April to August every year. The best part? The reservoir is located just 30 minutes away from the hotel, and should guests like to partake in this activity, it can certainly be arranged. When you stay at Kevan’s Casa, you can also take part in many other local experiences including hikes to nearby waterfalls and to the Alien Rock and fishing in Sorabora Lake.

Lynford Bungalow; Experience a life style of Colonial Tea Planters

Nestled in Bogawantalawa just one and half hours drive from Adam’s Peak, the four roomed Lynford Bungalow counts a 140 year history since its original grandeur “Lynford”,  a British Tea Planter. The British Planters in the colonial era prided themselves of the traditions they upheld, and at Lynford Bungalow, the management makes sure their guests are taken back in time to give an experience of the bygone era; of a Planter’s life style, starting at the crack of dawn to visit tea field, enjoy High Tea on the lawn, to enjoy a game of croquet or badminton or even cricket on the lawn, some snooker in the games room and to relax by the hearth in the evening. The natural pool in the Bungalow compound is a real treat  after a hike around the tea plantations in the area with a good view of the local tea workers community. The butler “Appu”, in the Planters terminology, allows the guests to have a pleasant experience and an exclusive service during their stay at Lynford Bungalow.
 

Sinharaja Adventure Resort: Experience undisturbed bio-diversity

Even though the Sinharaja forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to a plethora of wildlife, many of them endemic, the Sri Lankan Crested Drongo takes the “Lifetime Award for Attention Seeker Extraordinaire” since it is extraordinarily adept at imitating other bird calls! The Drongo will be the first one to greet you at dawn and the last to say goodnight, but spend enough time here and you will soon learn to identify the imposter from the real deal! Take your time and go on undisturbed rambles along the numerous Nature, Bird Watching or Trekking Trails, and watch the denizens of this virgin rainforest as they go about their daily routines. If you fancy, you could also mount an expedition to a local village and experience the curiosities of village life. Whether you choose to stay in one of the comfortable rooms offered by Sinharaja Adventure Resort or go full-on wild mode and hole up in a tent, Sinharaja Forest will be one of the most tranquil and peaceful stays that you will ever experience.