Corberts Rest Sri Lanka

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Corberts Rest, Knuckles
Restaurant   Room service   Eco friendly   Bird Watching   Trekking  
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Corberts Rest is a welcoming guesthouse situated within the magnificent Knuckles Conservation Range about one and a half hours north west of Kandy. Its five well-designed, earth-toned cottages are overlooked by the mountains and offer the most comfortable accommodation option within the Knuckles Conservation Range. Corbet’s Rest is in the remote village of Karambaketiya which is on the northern route into the Knuckles via Digana, Hunnasigirya, and Kobonilla. The roadway into the Knuckles is rustic and winding and a four wheel drive is essential. Colombo’s international airport to Kandy will take up to 3.5 hours.
Introduction
Corberts Rest is scattered over eight acres of hilly, terraced land which is full of fruit trees that attract numerous species of birds and butterflies. A waterfall from a nearby spring flows down one corner of the property during the rainy season forming a natural pool down hill where you can take a dip. Accommodation here is in the form of cottages built with earth coloured walls highlighted with green windows that blends well into the natural surroundings. Interiors are light and airy and well furnished. The cottages are built at different levels hugging the mountain side. The restaurant, kitchen and staff quarters is located down hill and is reached via steep steps which are lit up at night. There is also a separate camping site down the hill and a dormitory for trekkers and those travelling in small groups. In this remote corner of the hills, there is no main electricity or water supply. A generator is switched on daily from 6:00 pm to 10 pm for lighting and the piped water is drawn from a natural spring. Corbet’s Rest is owned by a Sri Lankan couple who are ardent trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts who are well versed with the Knuckles Conservation Range. Wake up early to the chatter of birds and watch the sunrise over the mountains; set off on an adventurous trek to the nearby waterfall or to the village of Meemure, and by nightfall, enjoy a sumptuous Sri Lankan meal at the in-house stone walled restaurant. For serious trekkers, there are several intensive treks on offer. An experienced trekking guide is available to accompany guests. Best time to visit the Knuckles is the dry period from February to April when there is bright sunshine. Months to be avoided are from May to July which is the windy season and November to January which is the rainy season.
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Accommodation
Each of the five cottages is well furnished with three twin beds, dressing table and cupboard. The ensuite bathrooms have a shower (no hot water, but the staff will be happy to bring up some hot water for your bath), wash basin, and w/c. The cottages open out to a private verandah furnished with wooden benches which are ideal to relax on and take in the panoramic views. Camping at Corbet’s Rest is only available during the season from February to April. The dormitory is furnished with twin beds and bunk beds and also has two attached bathrooms and a small kitchenette.
Facilities
The restaurant is wonderfully designed with stone and timber and has a fireplace that is lit on a cool night. Sri Lankan rice and curries and basic western meals are served here prepared with fresh village vegetables. Being in a remote village, meats and fresh fish is limited. Chicken and canned fish maybe available. Discuss your meal preferences with the cook and he will prepare the meal to your liking. A popular dessert here is curd and Kitul treacle which is tapped from the Kitul palm, an important means of income-generation for the villagers in this area. There is also a separate lounge area on one side of the restaurant which is also ideal for trekking groups to get together and share their experiences. Corbet’s Rest also has a telephone (land line). There is no mobile phone reception in this area. The staff at Corbet’s View is very helpful and will go out of their way to ensure that the guests are well taken care of. The manager will even accompany you on your treks.
Excursions
Corberts Rest offers a variety of excursions including treks of varying intensity (ranging from one hour to full day treks), mountain climbing, bird and butterfly watching, and night safaris. Located within the district of Kandy and Matale in central Sri Lanka, the Knuckles mountain range, so called because of its appearance resembles a set of knuckles of a clenched fist, consists of five mountain peaks and several other smaller peaks. With the highest point about 6,000 ft above sea level the Knuckles span an extensive region covering 155 sq kms of the island. A wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna makes this wilderness area a storehouse of rich biodiversity. About 30 species of mammals have been recorded in the Knuckles wilderness. Four of them are endemic and nine are nationally endangered. Some of the common species include wild buffalo, wild boar, black-naped hare, jackal, toque macaque & purple-faced leaf monkey, fishing cat, sambar and mouse deer. The Knuckles forest region has a rich composition of birdlife and has recorded over 130 species of birds. Over 10 migrant species are also found here. Trek through dense forests, along rivers and waterfalls, past tea plantations and terraced paddy fields and visit some of the small rural village communities including Meemure.
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