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— Adventure & Wellness Resort

River Garden Resort offers river view luxury individual chalets to the premium tented rooms at the premises
Nestled amidst the beautiful surroundings of Belihuloya in Sri Lanka’s hill country, and perfectly in tune with nature is the River Garden Resort. With the Horton Plains Mountain Range in the backdrop, it is the perfect honeymoon destination.

Belihuloya provides adventure around every corner, from mountain climbing to canoeing to sightseeing in Sri Lanka’s amazing hill country. Among the highlights are scenic waterfalls, historic sites, and nature trails that compare to the best in the world.

— About Belihuloya

Located in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lank, about 160km away from Colombo, Belihuloya is a charming and scenic little hamlet. With breathtaking scenery and its rich biodiversity, Belihuloya offers its visitors a look at traditional rural life and a host of other exciting excursions.
Linking the island’s Dry and Wet Zones at an altitude of less than 1500m, Belihuloya is blessed with a rare blend of semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests, dry patina grasslands, and montane temperate forests. Mountains, rivers, and reservoirs adorn this beautiful hamlet while several endemic species of flora and fauna are found in its rich habitat, making it a nature lover’s paradise.

Among the many exhilarating activities tourists can engage in, cycling through the Kalthota-Hambegamuwa or the Udaweriya-Belihuloya trails is a popular option. You can even be part of exciting trekking expeditions such as the Hagala-Appalagala, Samanalawewa, or the Horton Plains via Bambarakanda trails, where you can get up close and personal with the exotic flora and fauna that Belihuloya is known for.

For those seeking an adrenaline rush in their excursions, Belihuloya offers rock climbing and rappelling at Suratha Ella, a 45-foot high waterfall. Its scenic setting and medium grade climbing path offers both professionals and beginners a suitable challenge. Canoeing in the Samanalawewa reservoir is also a popular attraction here. This reservoir is surrounded by vast and gorgeous mountains and is known for the astonishing number of butterflies that can be found in the vicinity. Other adventure activities including zip lining, tyre walking, traversing the swinging bridge, and toddy tapping are also available.

You can enjoy comfortable nature-based stays at eco-friendly establishments like the River Garden Resort, with all the modern amenities and luxuries one desires; or rough it out by camping in the ancient Kinchigune campsite to truly experience the natural beauty and wonder of this scenic locale.

— Things to do

In Belihuloya

  • Among the many exhilarating activities tourists can engage in, cycling through the Kalthota-Hambegamuwa or the Udaweriya-Belihuloya trails is a popular option.
  • You can even be part of exciting trekking expeditions such as the Hagala-Appalagala, Samanalawewa, or the Horton Plains via Bambarakanda trails, where you can get up close and personal with the exotic flora and fauna that Belihuloya is known for.
  • For those seeking an adrenaline rush in their excursions, Belihuloya offers rock climbing and rappelling at Suratha Ella, a 45-foot high waterfall. 
  • Canoeing in the Samanalawewa reservoir is also a popular attraction here. This reservoir is surrounded by vast and gorgeous mountains and is known for the astonishing number of butterflies that can be found in the vicinity.
  • Other adventure activities including zip lining, tyre walking, traversing the swinging bridge, and toddy tapping are also available.
Located in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lank, about 160km away from Colombo, Belihuloya is a charming and scenic little hamlet. With breathtaking scenery and its rich biodiversity, Belihuloya offers its visitors a look at traditional rural life and a host of other exciting excursions.
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River Garden Nature and Activity Center, Belihul Oya, Sri Lanka.
(Owned and Operated by Experiential Leisure Concepts Pvt Ltd)

Phone: +94 (0)70 2228 222