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‘Bawa’ Brief Gardens |
A garden retreat, a botanical delight and former home of Mr. Bevis Bawa- brother of famous architect Mr. Geoffrey Bawa is well worth the visit. Including Open-Top Morris Minor & Driver. Entrance tickets available from Brief Gardens at approximately $5 including guide. |
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‘Bawa’ Lunuganga |
A garden retreat and the lifelong project of Sri Lanka’s renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Amazing views, rolling gardens, statues paddy fields and wonderful architecture all can be enjoyed here.
Including an Open-Top Morris Minor & Driver. Entrance tickets are availalable at Lunuganga for approximately $15 including guide. |
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Devil Dance & Firewalking |
Experience your very own thrilling performance of an authentic Devil Dance and Fire Walking display within the gardens of Nisala Arana. Rousing drummers and a set of breathtaking masked dancers will have you laughing, disbelieving and cringing as firewalkers begin. |
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Massage & Yoga |
Ayurveda oil massages, yoga and meditation sessions can be arranged at Nisala Arana. Alternatively you could treat yourself some time at the nearby Sahana Spa. Ayurveda Doctors can also visit on appointment to Nisala Arana. |
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Shopping |
In the local area we have some hidden treasures to discover. We will be pleased to recommend you to some great shops. From Boutique Fine Jewellers, tea-houses, galleries, homewares, antique hideaways, clothing tailors and fine leather sandals, bags and hat makers. |
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Bicycles are available for use from the property. Only minutes inland from the property the landscape unfolds to reveal a rich tapestry of simple villages, coconut, cinnamon and rubber plantations, rivers and paddy fields as far as the eye can see. The atmosphere becomes serene & time seems to slow immeasurably. The small villages, smiling children and temple after temple will prove enchanting.
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The Dutch Galle Fort |
Spend the day exploring the ramparts and narrow winding streets of the UN World Heritage site of Fort Galle. The most enjoyable way to experience the Fort is by walking. Entering the Fort a stroll takes one past the old Dutch Church, the Governor’s house, the Spice warehouses, the Court Square, the Kacheri, the Lighthouse and then onto the seawall and ramparts.
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streets finger out until one reaches the local cricket grounds, the Buddhist dagoba and the old District Judge’s house surrounded by ancient frangipani trees. Climb to the highest bastions of the Fort for views across the town of Galle to St. Aloysius Cathedral, The Galle International Cricket pitch and the Port. The Clock Tower marks the hour and you know its time to join your driver again and make back to Nisala Arana for an evening cocktail in the garden.
Galle Fort also offers some exciting boutiques, galleries, jewellers and lunch must be taken at the Galle Fort Hotel. |
*A departure time of 9:00am should have you back to Nisala Arana around 3:00pm |
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Pinnewella Elephant Orphanage |
Pinnawela elephant orphanage has existed since 1975 and has grown to become one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka. Only three hours from Bentota you can take an early morning trip to the Pinnewella Elephant Orphanage where you will arrive at around 9:00am for the morning milk feeding of the babies and at 10:00am to see the entire herd head towards the river for bathing time. This trip is also in the vicinity of a Working Tea Estate & Factory. You will also pass on the way wonderful scenes of Paddy |
Fields, Rubber Plantations & The famous Ceylon Spice Gardens which is also well worth a stop if you would like to buy some fresh spices and oils. |
*A departure time of 5:30am should have you back to Nisala Arana around 4:30pm |
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Singharaja Rain Forest |
Singharaja Forest, one of the least disturbed rain forests in the world. The forest covers an extent of approx. 11187 hectares. The reserve ranges from 200m to 1300m in height, located somewhat Southwest in the low land wet zone. Singharaja was declared as a World Heritage Site in 1989. The Rainforest is home to 66% of the endemic trees, 95% of endemic birds and almost 50% of the mammals and butterflies of Sri Lanka. An amazing opportunity for trail walks, hiking |
and guided tours of the area. Please inquire for more details on this activity. |
* A departure time of 5:30am should have you back to Nisala Arana around 5:30pm |
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