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Elpitiya Walauwa, Gampola, Sri Lanka |
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Located in one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, Gampola is home to the Elpitiya Walauwa which boasts of a heritage of over 175 years. Approximately 20km away from the hill capital of Kandy, this mansion offers guests an ancient and majestic feeling while holidaying in this eco-friendly surrounding.
Five bedrooms adorn the property while gusts have the opportunity to enjoy warm homely meals. With a mix of modern conveniences and traditional settings, this abode provides laundry, porter services as well as cycling facilities for the explorer in you. Elpitiya Walauwa is also of proximity to a number of historically important temples.
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Elpitiya Walauwa Location |
| Elpitiya Walauwa is a heritage home which is nestled in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. |
Elpitiya Walauwa Accommodation |
| Elpitiya Walauwa is now a National Heritage site recognized by the government of Sri Lanka. The property offers guests a beautiful and eco-friendly surrounding for a tranquil and rejuvenating holiday in a meditative environment. This ancient abode is a five bed roomed mansion which has been comfortably furnished with traditional furniture. The bathrooms are fitted with modern amenities with hot and cold water. |
Elpitiya Walauwa Facilities |
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Elpitiya Walauwa carries with it a history of over 175 years and is currently owned by the fourth generation of the Panabokke Family. Facilities offered to guests at Elpitiya Walauwa include a dining area and room service for you to enjoy delicious home cooked meals of the locality. Other services include a laundry service, porter service, indoor/outdoor games to keep you entertained, a library for the knowledge seekers, cycling facilities for the adventurous minded and also driver’s quarters for drivers who accompany you on your tours. |
Elpitiya Walauwa Excursions |
The town of Gampola was once the capital city of Sri Lanka during the 14th century and is still a city that carries its pride ever so majestically. Some of the main attractions of the city of Gampola include the temples of Lankatilleke and Gadaladeniya and the Embekke Devalaya. Further north of the city lies the Pusulpitiya temple and the Kotmale hydroelectricity dam.
A latest addition to the places of interest in Gampola is the Ambuluwawa Mountain which is a bio-diversity project and where various ethnic and religious groups are given a chance to admire and learn something new. Other places of interest within close proximity include the temple of the sacred tooth relic in Kandy, the royal botanical gardens in Peradeniya, the Pinnawela Elephant orphanage and the Hantane tea museum. For the adventurous traveller, the knuckles mountain range is a haven to explore.
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Other Hotels Around Elpitiya Walauwa, Sri Lanka. |
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| Country Garden Resort
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| 4.6km from Elpitiya Walauwa |
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