
Sigiriya City
Sigiriya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, is an ancient rock fortress and palace with stunning frescoes and extensive gardens. Rising dramatically from the plains, it's a testament to the island's rich history and architectural ingenuity. Explore the enchanting beauty and cultural significance of Sigiriya.
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About Kumbukgaha Villa, Sigiriya
If what you're looking for is a conveniently located hotel in Sigiriya, look no further than Kumbukgaha Villa. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With the city's main attractions such as Pidurangala Temple, Sigiriya Rock within close reach, visitors to the hotel will just love its location.
At Kumbukgaha Villa, every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. To do so, the hotel provides the best in services and amenities. For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel offers airport transfer, restaurant, tours, car park and room service.
In addition, all guestrooms feature a variety of comforts such as complimentary bottled water, internet access - wireless (complimentary), seating area, ironing facilities, desk to please even the most discerning guest. Whatever your reason for visiting Sigiriya, the Kumbukgaha Villa is the perfect venue for an exhilarating and exciting break away..
Location of Kumbukgaha Villa, Sigiriya
Set within sight of the ancient Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the Kumbukgaha Villa is found in the quiet and rural area which is also about 30 minutes away from the Dambulla Cave Temple. Surrounded by a forest reserve, farm lands and paddy fields the villa is set on ten acres of private land with a natural stream flowing through. Sigiriya is located approximately 169km away from Colombo while it can be reached via the main roads from Colombo and Kandy. Sigiriya is however not connected by rail.
Accommodation at Kumbukgaha Villa, Sigiriya
The Kumbukgaha Villa comprises of three independent and well appointed guestrooms that has a setting which offers guests total privacy and relaxation. Each room consists of stylishly attached toilets with open to sky showers and also a large common verandah with a wooden deck above which is an ideal vantage point where you can spot roaming elephants. The Kumbukgaha Villa entertains a back to nature concept and therefore all rooms consist of natural ventilation and no air-conditioning.
Facilities at Kumbukgaha Villa, Sigiriya
A personal host will be available for guests to discuss their meal plans at Kumbukgaha Villa while the property boasts of a well experienced chef that can cater to your culinary requirements. From an exotic fruit platter for breakfast to a mouth-waveringly succulent barbecue for dinner, the team at the villa will be of assistance to make your holiday memorable. There is not preset time for meals and no buffets and therefore guests can experience a truly personalized service at all times.
Excursions and Day Tours from Kumbukgaha Villa, Sigiriya
Sigiriya is mainly famous for its Rock Fortress which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace ruins on top of the rock, the stone carved stairways, frescos of a bygone era and the magnificent waterways within the gardens, the rock fortress is indeed a place that you should visit. The Sigiriya Handcraft Village offers you traditional handicrafts from leather products to pottery and even products made of coconut shells. One day excursions can be made to the Dambulla Cave Temple, the Minneriya National Park and even the ancient cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.
About Central Provincce
The Central Province of Sri Lanka consists primarily of mountainous terrain. The province has an area of 5,674 km², and a population of 2,421,148. Some major towns include Kandy, Gampola (24,730), Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela. The population is a mixture of Sinhalese, Tamil and the Moors.
Both the hill capital Kandy and the city of Nuwara Eliya are located within the Central Province as well as Sri Pada. The province produces much of the famous Ceylon tea, planted by the British in the 1860s after a devastating disease killed all the coffee plantations in the province. Central Province attracts many tourists, with hill station towns such as Kandy, Gampola, Hatton and Nuwara Eliya. Temple tooth or Dalada maligawa is the main sacred place in Centrel province.
The climate is cool, and many areas about 1500 meters often have chilly nights. The western slopes are very wet, some places having almost 7000 mm of rain per year. The eastern slopes are parts of the mid-dry zone as it is receiving rain only from North-Eastern monsoon. The Temperatures range from 24°C at Kandy to just 16°C in Nuwara Eliya, which is located 1,889 m above sea level. The highest mountains in Sri Lanka are located in the Central Province. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with deep valleys cutting into it. The two main mountain regions are the central massif and the Knuckles range to the east of Kandy.