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Trip to Sri Lanka, 2013

Ulagalla Resort, Thirappane, near Anuradhapura

 

Opening its doors in 2010 as the landmark property of UGA Resorts Sri Lanka, Ullagalla Resort is a unique eco-friendly boutique hotel in Thirappane , near Anuradhapura, a leisurely 7 hour drive from Colombo. (http://ulagallaresorts.com)

 

Luncha at Kurunegala, half way to Ulagalla Resort

Coconuts for sale roadside

A refreshing drink!

 

The town of Thirappane holds no clue for the luxury that is hidden at Ulagalla Resort

The main reception building with restaurant on the second floor

Ringing the bells.... a custom upon arrival

The reception area

The pool area, with gym to the right

The upstairs restaurant area overlooking the pool

Off to the chalets by golf cart. The chalets are about a mile from the reception!

The extensive grounds where they grow their own rice. One chalet is visible in the distance.

The chalet

Entrance to the chalet

The lounge part of the chalet

The chalet bedroom

 

Each chalet has its own private plunge pool

Cycling around the grounds and the nearby lake

Sue being driven by Sumanarathana

Sumanarathana

Dinner at Ulagalla

A monitor lizard

A beautiful Kingfisher

An egret