Chaaya Village

Like a well-disguised tree with thirsty widespread roots reaching far and wide to drink from the closest brook, Chaaya Village Habarana lies sprawled across 27 acres of luxuriant land bordering a stunning lake. Habarana is situated 176 km from Colombo in the heart of Sri Lankas cultural triangle and is part of the Anuradhapura District.

The hotels cozy cottages, inspired by the typical thatched roof huts found locally, lie in clusters with low roofs and brownish yellow exteriors. The paint used is specially mixed with mud, in true native fashion, to ensure the facade is in harmony with nature.

Accomodation

* Superior Rooms

94 air-conditioned lovely cottages spread out in clusters blend in side by side in an extensive garden area. Each room is tastefully furnished and complete with all four star luxury amenities to pamper guests.

* Deluxe Rooms

12 air-conditioned cottage style rooms, linked by a footpath that keeps the lake in sight, promise an amazing lake view. The rooms are elegantly furnished and complete with all four star luxury facilities.

* Kingfisher Lodge

Set in a secluded location a few feet away from the lake, this exclusive suite is built several feet above ground level offering an amazing up close and personal view of the glistening waters. It is designed at a height to accommodate the water from the lake that reaches the steps of the private veranda when the lake swells up in the rainy season. A favorite choice of honeymooners, the Kingfisher Lodge offers ultimate comfort in simple understated style. From gray cement floors and cement brick walls to wide wooden windows and natural-wood furniture, everything is carefully designed to blend in with the environs. Private meals in the romantic outdoors can also be arranged with the hotel chef attending to all the details personally.

* Eagle Lodge

Set in the middle of the garden offering a view of the lake, this one-of-a-kind suite is built with a large sitting area that is perfect to entertain friends or even for private meetings when attending to business while on holiday. The Eagle Lodge has all the comforts that make holidaying here a splendid experience. Upon request, the hotel organizes private outdoor barbeques in the garden and special indoor cocktails for small groups.

Location

Habarana, the verdant plane where a decisive battle was never finished, got its name in the most extraordinary way. Its a story about a kingdom, two princes and a suicide. This tale told and retold from generation to generation has a clever twist.

As the legend goes Kasyapa, the fugitive prince having slain his father King Dhatusena, fled the Capital city Anuradhapura and went on to make one of the loveliest royal cities that ever graced the earth atop the Sigiriya Rock. King Kasyapa ruled for 18 years from his glorious fortress in the late 5th century.

Located in: Habarana