Sigiriya

BOB Pidurangala

This retreat, which the villagers themselves have named “Kurulu Uyana” or Bird Park, is tucked away in 4 acres of forest at the base of the Pidurangala Rock.

From here, you can drive or walk to see Sigiriya, a 5th century World Heritage Site, and Pidurangala, their massive neighbour, with its historic monastery and rock formations,

BOB Pidurangal is a great place to set camp: all the historic sites are just a kilometre away, and you can reach the Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks, the sites of the renowned Wild Elephant Gathering, in 30 minutes by car.

Why do we love BOB Pidurangala?

We love BOB Pidurangala because this hideaway brings the best of the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka alongside its set up, cottages and food. It is also ideally located, really, walking distance from the Sigiriya rock and Pidurangala.

If you are outdoorsy, bird watching is heavenly here. You can see a variety of birds staying in this property and the staff will happily help you by identifying them. As the Pidurangala Rock is quite close to the hotel, you can plan your ascent and catch both sunrise and sunset from the top – truly a remarkable experience!

What can I look forward to?

A scenic place to stay, traditional Sri Lankan food, accommodation that is family-friendly and historic ruins to see and discover all about.

Comfort

Three bedrooms, a dining area, and a living room can be found in this open format bungalow. Welang, which goes as a single unit, can comfortably sleep up to 7 people and three children. Three individual cottages, ’Shama’, Lora’, and ‘MalKoha’, each with different resident bird names, share a shared living and eating space as well as a small pantry.

You may find the newest addition to their lodges at Pidurangala by taking a short woodland walk that leads to a jumble of stones and stopping at two spacious tree houses, called ‘Milla’.

Experiences

The library in Kurulu Uyana will help you to learn about the nearby birds and trees, as well as keep you informed on the most recent controversies surrounding the construction of Sigiriya. The staff is adept in identifying forest plants, birds, and butterflies.

There are several ‘wewas’, or old man-made lakes or "tanks," where you might enjoy the quiet, spend the day on a picnic or have a bath.

The red earth roads near the property are perfect for cycling and walking along, to explore and enjoy the surroundings.

Gastronomy

The cook at Kurulu Uyana creates a wide range of Sri Lankan and western foods in keeping with the traditions of our Back of Beyond retreats. The majority of Sri Lankan cuisine has a distinct village flavour, while the western recipes definitely have a "Sri Lankan touch" given to them.

The food here is delicious, always making sure you’ll have a great spread of local food, fresh and colourful, alongside local fruit and desserts. No doubt, BOB Pidurangala will create many memories for you.

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Sigiriya

BOB Pidurangala

This retreat, which the villagers themselves have named “Kurulu Uyana” or Bird Park, is tucked away in 4 acres of forest at the base of the Pidurangala Rock.

Why do we love BOB Pidurangala?

What can I look forward to?

A scenic place to stay, traditional Sri Lankan food, accommodation that is family-friendly and historic ruins to see and discover all about.

Comfort

Experiences

Gastronomy

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