CURATED EXPERIENCES AT ROSEWOOD MANOR
Highlights within the property
Picnic by the private natural water stream:
A picnic to indulge a delectable meal by the private natural stream within the estate
Live cookery demonstration with authentic Sri Lankan dining experience
Experience a live cookery demo in the garden patio and savor an aromatic traditional lunch prepared to suite your taste buds
Afternoon High tea
Afternoon cream tea with savory and sweet delicacies to enjoy the sunset by the garden with magnificent mountain views to experience the sunset
Nature trail to visit a waterfall adjacent to the property
An accompanied visit through the tea estate to a secluded waterfall is a unique experience to bask in the natural beauty of the surroundings enjoying the exotic flora and fauna
Candle lit Private BBQ
Enjoy a mouthwatering BBQ near the fire pit adorned with traditional lanterns to beat the chilly evenings while listening to the soft tunes of jazz
Explore Singharaja rain forest while you stay with us
(45 Mins to Weddagala entrance)
Cost: LKR 12,000.00 Per person
(Includes transport, entrance fees & light refreshment and cream tea)
Damp mysterious and teeming with life, the Sinharaja forest reserve is the last expensive stretch of virgin rainforest in Sri Lanka. An ecological treasure trove, with it’s staggering array of endemic flora and fauna makes it a top bio diversity hotspot in the world.
Being a UNESCO world heritage site it, encompasses the largest single swath of remaining low land tropical rain forest within the country. Over 130 bird species are found here including many of the 33 species endemic to the Sri Lanka. There also rich reptile population and myriads of insects species, many yet to be classified. Mammals scenes here including the purple faced langur monkey and the giant squirrel. Sinharaja is also home to the elusive leopard. Exploring Sinharaja is a truly authentic jungle experience.
EXCURSIONS
A Guided walk to Handapan falls
A Game Drive to Uda Walawe National Park
A Visit to a traditional Gem mine
15 Mins guided walk from the Estate
Handapan Ella can be translated in English as ‘moonlight falls’ and this term self-explains its own unique beauty. Handapan Ella starts to flow from Rakwana River and springs from Handapan Ella Valley. The waterfall is said to be 23 meters in height, although there are number of very small waterfalls that get divided from this main falls.
This area was under the rule of Chieftain Ehelepola Nileme, during the period of Kandyian Kingdom. The villagers believe the Chieftain has hidden his treasures in the fall. The view of this striking waterfall is very clear when travelling through Rakwana – Kalawana Road.
Cost: LKR 32,000 Per person for Half Board guests & LKR 25,000 Per person for AI Guests
(Includes transport, Safari Entrance fees , Safari jeep hire & Lunch @ the famed Hungry Monkey Restaurant near the elephant orphanage)
The sighting of wild elephants at close range; the frolic of the giants and their offspring in the crystal waters; the eventful sighting of an occasional leopard, the colossal kingdoms of crocodiles, buffalo, Sambar deer, Lizards and water monitor along with a myriad species of birds awaits you in Udawalawe National Park. The National park is also a major eco tourism destination in Sri Lanka with an enigmatic 30,821 hectares within the dry zone that houses an Elephant Transit Home.
LKR 12,000 Per person (Includes light refreshments)
The Rathnapura district is known as the gem capital of Sri Lanka. Rakwana, situated in Rathnapura district is also a area which has harvested many varieties of precious Sri Lankan gems from mining. Make a visit to an active gem mine in the area to experience the unique method of traditional mining of Sri Lankan gems.
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