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Ulagalla Resort in Sri Lanka, lies in the heart of the ancient cultural triangle, near Anuradhapura. Past the colossal wooden gates is an ancestral mansion ("walauwwa" in Sinhalese) that belonged to a family from the Kandian aristocracy. As you enter Ulagalla, you cannot escape the feeling that the place is steep in tradition and where the guests begins with the lighting of a lamp and ringing a bell, which indicates someone special has arrived.
Located near two ancient reservoirs, Ulagalla mansion was originally built in the late 19th-century. The main building; elegantly dressed in antique and contemporary furniture, now serves as the main reception and lobby area. The estate is over 58 acres and the 25 private and serene Villas are well spread over the property, overlooking either the reservoir or working paddy fields. Each of the Villas are elegantly furnished and come with its own tranquil courtyard and a private plunge pool.
Dining at the Ulagalla Resort includes items grown in its own organic farm or locally grown produce. In fact, its green ethos run deeper. Ulagalla generates almost 50% of the energy required through solar power and the resort itself has been constructed using a green building material. Facilities include a fresh water swimming pool, an Ayurvedic spa and an extensive fitness centre. Families with children would like horse riding, archery, canoe rides and many more.
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Location Ulagalla Resort is located 40 km north of the Dambulla- Anuradhapura road. Anuradhapura is 20 km from the property and it is extremely convenient to access a wide range of historic sites from Ulagalla.
Getting There There are direct (10-hour 45-minute) flights to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. It takes 4-hours to drive from Colombo and the international airport to Ulagalla Resort.
When to go The best time to visit Sri Lanka is between December and April when it’s drier and the climate is cooler. It’s also the peak time for whale-watching in the south where blue and sperm whales can be seen. From May to August the Yala monsoon brings rain to the island’s southwestern coast and the cultural triangle. However, the hill country around Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains and Bandarawela remains cooler. Rains may also occur between September and November.
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