Eat, Meditate, Tea and Hike
Overview
Welcome, Everyone! Experience local culture, great food, genuine hospitality and some fantastic expeditions! The entire trip is a unique experience. It offers you an opportunity to see the remote Sri Lanka with an open mind alongside some exciting expeditions during your stay. The varies choice of activities includes: different hikes (biodiversity temple, meditation center, tea plantation) visiting a tea factory, visiting a local market, an authentic Sri Lankan cooking class etc. Guest access We would like to think that this an opportunity to really go off the beaten track and experience the real Sri Lanka. The itinerary is vast and flexible, so can be amended according to your personal preferences - just let me know. Meditation Centre Hike (duration 3.5hrs- 4hrs) The meditation retreat is definitely worth a visit. It is a quiet and tranquil place to free your mind. It is mandatory to maintain noble silence at all times in the center. Take the scenic walk up the mountain for the unforgettable views (especially on the return at the sunset). Make sure to have your camera for the breathtaking photos. You can ake part in sessions if held at the time, you are welcome to stay and wonder about for as long as you like, although we aim for about 3.5hrs-4hrs for the entire trip. Trip to the local market A short tuk-tuk ride the local market where you can buy local produce for your Sri Lankan cooking class. Mrs Joyce will offer an authentic cooking class where you can get familiar with the local cuisine and tuck into some delicious dishes all cooked by yourself! Temple Hike/Tea Factory Visit (Half Day) After an early breakfast catch a bus to a small local town for an amazing experience. The bus journey will take about 1 hour. Hike to the Bio-Diversity Temple for jaw-dropping views. This climb is a challenging one and will require some physical stamina. Wonder about at the temple grounds devoted to the four main religions. Have lunch and a short break in a local cafe before we head to the tea factory. It is a 30 minutes tuk-tuk ride. Here you will be shown the transformation the tea leaf takes before it reaches your cup. Plenty of opportunities for photos with the local workers as well as buying some good tea. Time permitting, we will try to cover a visit to a local tea pluckers home, organic farm and a tea plantation. We are flexible and can alter the itinerary according to your needs.
House Rules
The rate for two people for 1 night is £36.80 Minimum stay 2 nights. Price Includes All Meals ( Full Board) Teas/Coffees Excursions and Experiences Cooking class Accommodation Transport English speaking guide (My Mother) Please note extry fees for the temple is not included, the fee is Rs 300 (5 USD)
Amenities
Local Amenities
Rooms
The room has an en-suite shower room/toilet. There is a ceiling fan. The house is by the main road, so you will hear the vehicles passing by during the day, however, it is quiet after the sunset. The area is remote, so occasional power cuts may occur.