In southwest Sri Lanka lies the Sinharaja Rain Forest. The tropical rain forest has been dubbed a World Natural Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Tucked away in the mountains are various hotels where guests are able to enjoy the scenery that surrounds them.
Situated against a mountain near the jungle in Sri Lanka is Boulder Garden. The all-suites boutique hotel provides guests with an open-air restaurant, a natural cave bar and a spring water swimming pool. The Boulder Garden hotel is only 160 kilometers away from the Colombo International Airport and a 15-kilometer drive from the Sinharaja Rain Forest, where visitors may trek through the forest and admire nature. Kayaking, bird watching and mountain biking are activities to enjoy while at Boulder Garden.
Boulder Garden
Sinharaja Rd.
Koswatta, Kalawana
70450
Sri Lanka
bouldergarden.com
011-94-0-45-2255812
Located 170 kilometers from the Colombo International Airport and situated atop a mountain is Rainforest Edge. Being only 10 minutes away from the Sinharaja Rainforest, guests are able to enjoy nature walks or mountain biking along the jungle trails. Guests can also interact with self-sufficient villagers nearby. Rainforest Edge features mainly solar energy and kerosene lamps, although guests are given a choice of whether or not to use electric lightbulbs. The hotel's Ambalama restaurant serves coffee, snacks, fresh fruit juices and tea.
Rainforest Edge
Balawatukanda
Waddagala, Kalutara
12000
Sri Lanka
011-94-0-45-2255912
rainforestedge.com
Because the area is nestled in the woods and on top of a mountain, the Eco Jungle Hideout provides guests with a bird's eye view of the mountains below. Unpolluted, natural spring water is the only water source at the hideout. Baths may be taken in natural water pools. Electricity is provided. Activities in the area include bird watching, jungle trekking, hiking and a playground for cricket, volleyball and jogging.
Eco Jungle Hideout
Mulatiyana, Mathara
81071
Sri Lanka
011-0-716841455
ecojunglehideout.com