Soulful Hill Country Oasis
The Living Heritage Koslanda is a special place. It is a luxury resort that’s also very good for the environment. This resort is hidden away in the hills of Sri Lanka. It covers an area of eighty acres and has a lot of trees, rivers and pepper plants. The person who started this resort is from the area and wanted to make something that would honor the traditional way of building things. The resort is between Kandy and the East Coast where people like to go surfing. When people come here they can. Feel connected to nature.
Vernacular Villa Luxury
The resort has some nice villas that are very private. These villas are made in a way using local materials like mud and wood. Each villa has an open area outside where you can sit a private courtyard and a special outdoor shower with hot water. There are also some areas where people can rest and relax. These areas have wooden roofs. The resort also has a nice swimming pool that is located on a hill and overlooks the fields.
Immersive Forest Experiences
People who stay at the resort can do a lot of activities like walking in the forest and hiking. They can see different kinds of birds and even elephants. There is a hiking trail that takes you to a hidden waterfall where you can swim. The restaurant at the resort serves Sri Lankan food that is made with ingredients from the resorts own gardens. If you like cooking you can take a class. Learn how to make some of these dishes.
Scenic Travel Guidelines
The time to come to the resort is from January to April when the weather is dry and sunny. This is a time to go hiking and swimming. The resort is forty-five minutes away from the train station, at Haputale. You can take a train from Kandy or Ella. See some really beautiful scenery. It is also an idea to visit the Diyaluma Waterfall and Liptons Seat while you are here. If you are driving from Colombo it will take five hours.