NationalGeographicTravellerUKMayJune2020

Premier Sustainable Boutique Hotel

GO ON A LUXURY GREEN GETAWAY IN

Vast beaches, ancient temples and verdant
expanses: Sri Lanka is a varied and
beguiling destination. But like any place
of natural beauty and cultural diversity, it
needs to be preserved and protected. With
a pristine beachside location, boutique hotel
Ravana Garden champions a sustainable
approach to travel. Guests will have the
opportunity to discover the country,
improve familial bonds and reconnect with
nature, all while enjoying every comfort and
leaving a minimal footprint behind.

STAY
Ravana Garden
Ravana Garden’s original plan for 15
suites was reduced to nine, ensuring no
tree would be lost during construction.
The air conditioning-free rooms promote
cross ventilation and are equipped with
private gardens, pools and outdoor bath
tubs to champion connectivity with nature.
Preservation is in the little touches, too,
from electronic business cards to television-
free suites that encourage communication.

LEARN

Local food practices

The healthy dishes at Ravana Garden

are freshly made with unprocessed,

locally sourced, organic and semi-organic

ingredients. Visit the hotel’s organic garden,

where spices and seasonal produce are

grown, or learn about local recipes in a

session with the in-house chef. Curious

guests can also join traditional Madel

fishing excursions or take an educational

tour of the nearby Agro Technology Park.

HIKE

Ussangoda National Park

This park’s Mars-like landscapes propagate

a wealth of myth and folklore: some believe

a meteor strike transformed this patch of

land, while a legend says it’s where King

Ravana landed his peacock chariot over

5,000 years ago. Scale the Ussangoda

Mountain to reach cliffs overlooking

the beaches; here, children can fly kites

provided by Ravana Garden while the rest

of the family refuels with a picnic.

EXPERIENCE

Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary

Tranquil lagoons and dense mangroves

make Kalametiya a safe haven for some

150 bird species. In these lush surrounds,

Ravana Garden guests can enjoy a sunrise

breakfast at the water’s edge. Fans of al

fresco dining can also eat under the stars

on the hotel’s beach, enjoy intimate meals in

a private garden or take a tea cruise along

the Walawe River — and most of these

expeirences are energy neutral.

Head to this island’s rugged southern coastline for a high-end,

eco-conscious adventure

SRI LANKA

Getting there: SriLankan Airlines

flies direct from London to

Colombo in over 10 hours. From

there, it takes around three hours

to get to Ravana Garden by car.

Airport transfers can be arranged

for guests of the hotel.

Essentials

To find out more, visit ravanagarden.com or call +94 474 935 515

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