'OAK RAY ELEPHANT LAKE RESORT'
Forest retreat with luxury living
Habarana and Sigiriya stretch is the home for a number of tourist attractions and it is a destination itself. Popularly tagged as the ‘eighth wonder of the world',
Sigiriya Rock, is the major lure destination in Sri Lanka with more cultural and historical magnetism, while Habarana is the home for more adventurous and wildlife activities. Sigiriya and Pidurangala, the double attraction of the ancient kingdom, never experienced a dull moment even with the lowest ever foreign tourist arrivals recorded in the country.
The latest addition to its growing number of accommodation facilities is ‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort'
in Kimbissa, Sigiriya. Located in Audangawa village on a 10 acre secluded and cultivated land in the centre of the Cultural Triangle, ‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort' is
a haven for travellers. Having started its operations under Oak Ray Group, merely two years
ago, ‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort' boasts of having 52 rooms including 20 deluxe rooms, 20 super deluxe and 12 standard rooms for travellers, who can experience the allure and serenity of the Habarana jungle and the traditional Sri Lankan heritage embodied within the hotel itself.
The surrounding flora and fauna is also bound to keep the most avid naturalist captivated. Oak Ray Elephant
Lake Resort's 52 rooms are an ideal blend of nature and culture, without foregoing the comforts of a luxury setting in a unique location.
All air-conditioned guestrooms offer a view of the Habarana Lake or the view of the pool and garden. Each room is equipped with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone, piped music and all other modern amenities in en-suite bathrooms.
‘Our deluxe rooms consist of front open area and large in-room space, which overlook the natural splendour of the garden or pool. The rooms are designed mainly for family accommodation and free wifi access is available in the rooms of the property. The chalets consist of two rooms that can accommodate a small family. The large super deluxe can accommodate three guests' said Dilshard Wickramasekera, the Group General Manager of Oak Ray.
‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort'
offers the necessary facilities for jungle camping at its vast organic cultivated area behind the main resort structure close to the Lake. Tree House and open restaurant with thatched roof by the lake provides a truly unique and tranquil experience, where the guests can linger within the confines of the jungle, while at the same time receive the Sri Lankan hospitality and quality services from the main service station at the resort.
For dining purposes ‘Oak Ray
Elephant Lake Resort' offers its guests a main restaurant that is ideally located on the upper floor of the main building of the resort, close to the swimming pool, which is separated from the rooms. The main swimming pool is located in the centre of the main garden area.
All guests to the Resort can enjoy the mouth watering buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner while a la carte dining is also available.
An Al-fresco dining option is available on request. Hotel offers a pool snack bar and a lounge bar, which is operated on special occasions' said Chef
Chandana Kumaradasa.
‘We offer our guests traditional Sri Lankan dishes authentically from the region. Traditional green food and organically produced vegetables and fruits are specialised at the Elephant
Lake Resort. It always goes with the location too' said Edward White, the General Manager of the Resort. ‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort' is located with convenient access to the UNESCO listed world heritage sites such as Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Kandy.
Surrounded by a number of nature sanctuaries, home for thousands of colourful (migrating) birds and elephants
‘Oak Ray Elephant Lake Resort' is the ideal location for cultural and natural excursions as well as indulgence in the beauty of nature and serenity. Cycling, bird watching and Village walks are popular with the guests at ‘Elephant
Lake Resort'.
‘This is actually the best location for all wildlife lovers and the top wildlife sanctuaries are situated just half hour's drive away. Minneriya, Kaudulla, Huruluwewa Eco Park, Ritigala, Pidurangala and National Namal
Uyana are at very close proximity' said Dilshard. Minneriya, Kaudulla and Huruluwewa are the main home to a mammoth wildlife event known as the ‘Gathering'. However the ‘Gathering' won its due recognition in 2011 when ‘Lonely Planet' owned by BBC worldwide listed the Elephant Gathering in Sri Lanka as the 6th greatest Animal Spectacle in the world.
This incredible wildlife extravaganza begins to unfold as scattered herds from the Medirigiriya, Somawathiya, Katukeliyawa and Wasgomuwa forests start to congregate around the great Minneriya tank as the drought takes full effect by end July/august and September.
Trinco, Passikudah and East coast are now day trips for beach lovers and just a couple of hours drive from the Resort. Seventeen Hotels and Resorts across the country come under Oak Ray Group, owned and Managed by entrepreneur Sujeeva Palliyaguruge. The room rates for ‘Elephant Lake Resort' range from Rs.17,100/(hb-single) to Rs 22,800/- (HBD) and Rs 26,400/- (FBD) till 20th December. Rs 3500/- High Peak Supplement will be added during 20th December to 10th Jan, 2020. Card offers are now on up to 40% discount on all rates till end December.
Card promotion OFFER UP to 40% DISCOUNT ON till ALL RATES 31st DECEMBER. "This is actually the best location for all wildlife lovers and the top wildlife sanctuaries are situated just half hour's drive away" Chairman Sujeeva Palliyaguruge