Gayan Kanchana In Anuradhapura
The Ulagalla Resort will commence operations from August targeting the growing tourism sector in the country.Ulagalla Resort is a BOI approved project. It is built on the site of an old Walauwa, belonging to aristocracy. It is set in the middle of the Thirappane village in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura.
 The Ulagalla Resort |
Ulagalla Resort Resident Manager Lalin De Mel said the Ulagalla Resort consists of 25 elegantly laid out luxurious villas spread over an unrestricted area of 58 acres, with most overlooking the reservoir while some overlook the flourishing paddy cultivation which will give guests the opportunity to experience the traditions of paddy cultivation in Sri Lanka.
"We will do everything possible to satisfy our customers. No restrictions for them at all and they can stay in the resort as of their own. Half the energy requirement will be generated through solar power in keeping with the "Go Green" concept and the resort has largest solar farm in the country with a capacity of 125KVA," he said.
Ulagalla Resort General Manager Marketing Ranjaka De Mel said, the "Ulagalla resort is over 200 years and has great historic value.
This eco friendly resort has largely made use of green building material "Durra" and will be going for the LEED certification soon.
Up to now they have spent more than Rs. 700 million for the project.
This amount as expected increase with the completion.
Each Villa consists of a floor area of 800 sq.ft. and includes a separate living area furnished with elegance and comfort combined with state-of-the-art amenities.
The property also includes of a 30 metre fresh water swimming pool and electric cars to shuttle guests within the vast compound.
An Ayurvedic spa to rejuvenate the mind and the body, and fully equipped gymnasium together with recreational facilities such as horse riding, archery, billiards, kayak and canoe rides and many others are available. Ulagalla resort is the first hotel to be commissioned after the post war era.
