A Peaceful Place in the Hills

The Living Heritage Koslanda is a special resort that is hidden away in the hills of southeastern Sri Lanka. It is an quiet place that covers about eighty acres of land with forests and rivers and pepper plants. The person who started this resort is from the area. Wanted to make a place that respects the old ways of building and the local culture. This resort is a place to stop and rest when you are traveling between Kandy and the East Coast where you can go surfing. People come here to feel better and to be close to nature.

Luxury Villas

The resort has some nice and private villas and rooms with high ceilings and big windows. Local craftsmen built these villas using methods and materials like mud and clay and wood. Each villa has an open area outside where you can sit and a private courtyard and a hot water shower outside. There are also some common areas with big open rooms where you can rest. The resort has a swimming pool on the top of a hill with a great view of the fields and forests below.

Fun Things to Do in the Forest

The resort is surrounded by forests and hills. There are many things you can do here. You can go for walks in the forest with a guide. See many different kinds of birds and animals. There are also some hiking trails that take you to a hidden waterfall where you can swim. The resort has a restaurant that serves Sri Lankan food made with ingredients from the resorts own gardens. If you like cooking you can also take a class. Learn how to make some of these dishes.

Travel Tips

The best time to visit this resort is from January to April when the weather’s dry and sunny. The resort is about a forty-five minute drive from the train station at Haputale. You can take the train from Kandy or Ella. Enjoy the scenic views. It is also an idea to visit the Diyaluma Waterfall or Liptons Seat when you are, in the area. If you are driving from Colombo it will take you five hours to get to the resort.