Back of Beyond - Dehigahaela Sri Lanka

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Back of Beyond - Dehigahaela
Restaurant   Room service   Eco friendly  
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Back of Beyond Dehi Gaha Ela is an eco-retreat suitable for those of adventurous backwoodsman spirit. It is located in the remote village of Alakolaweva, 20 minutes from Sigiriya, in the cultural triangle and spreads over seven acres of wilderness with plenty of birds and, intermittently, even the occasional wild elephant passing by. The Cultural Triangle sites of Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura and the wildlife parks of Minneriya, Kaudulla and Wasgomuva can be accessed from here. The journey from Colombo will take about 4.5 hours.
Introduction
Dehi Gaha Ela is named after the `ela’ (stream) that flows at the edge of the property, and is one of three Back of Beyond properties owned by an ardent Sri Lankan nature lover. The estate borders the jungles of Minneriya National Park where deer, sambur, andelephant are free to roam. The small wattle and daub restaurant / lounge area is situated in a central clearing overlooking a man made pond. Guests can sleep in a tree house or a wooden cottage on stilts that incorporates the natural landscape, including trees and large granite boulders. Go on a nature trail with the in-house naturalist and on the way back, cool off with a dip in the Dehi Gaha `ela’. Once back at the retreat, indulge in sumptuous traditional rice and curry meal cooked in clay pots. Life at this truly back of beyond eco-retreat is unhurried. This is nature at its best.
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Accommodation
Two wooden tree houses with thatched roofs each have a sleeping area with a double mattress on the timber floor fitted with mosquito netting and accessed via a wooden ladder. The bathroom with h/w shower is located just below on the ground floor. Of the two cottages, one is a triple and the other a double. The cottages are built into the hilly terrain and consist of a bedroom with double or twin beds with mosquito netting, attached bathroom with open air h/w shower, and verandah.
Facilities
The restaurant is near to a lounge area which also has a library offering books on Sri Lanka’s wildlife and cultural heritage. Sri Lankan cuisine is served here cooked with fresh vegetables from the village. There is a limited choice of meats. Solar power is used for h/w and electricity and water on tap is from the well. The manager here is also a naturalist who is happy to share his knowledge and experience as well as accompany guest on bird watching and nature trails. There is also a cook and caretaker.
Excursions
Go bird watching and trekking in the surrounding wilderness. Explore the remote village of Alakolaweva with its wattle and daub village homes, paddy fields and wayside boutiques. Visit the ruins of the ancient Kaludiya Pokuna located 4 kms away. Although the large expanse of Minneriya National Park border is just behind this property, the entrance gates are 20 kms away. Visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress which is only about 20 minutes from here. Venture further to Dambulla rock temple, the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa or the large selection of mystical cultural triangle sites.
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