Surani Little Village

The eco-paradise in the Cultural Triangle:
 

Beverley Jansz

Surani Little Village, a true eco-paradise in the Cultural Triangle, has been built at Udangawa, Kimbissa, Dambulla, where only wild animals roamed four years ago.

The hotel is an ideal base to explore Sri Lanka's world famous heritage sites, Sigiriya, now named as the eight wonder of the world, Dambulla, Kandulla, Wasgamuwa, the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Minneriya National Park and other sites of tourist interest are in close proximity to Surani Little Village.

The scenic little village resort has 12 cosy cottages where guests can relax in comfort, enjoying the pleasures of life in a homely atmosphere, created by the very friendly and ever smiling staff, headed by Manager, D. K. Kumarasinghe, an experienced and versatile hotelier.

The 12 luxurious A/C and non A/C guest rooms, fully furnished with ensuite bathrooms situated amidst luxuriant surroundings, offer a splendid view of Sri Lanka's heritage sites. Here you find the ideal getaway from it all, good food, breezy winds and a variety of rare birdlife that is hard to come across.

Guest rooms are equipped with all modern facilities, including hotpicked water, colour TV, room service, laundry service etc. The hotel serves a variety of delicious Western, Eastern and traditional Sri Lankan spicy rice and curry prepared by Executive Chef, H. S. Rajakaruna and his staff which is very popular among foreign tourists and Sri Lankans travelling to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa and other heritage sites.

The week-end buffets and BBQs with a wide array of chociest dishes are very popular especially among Sri Lankans who have made Surani Little Village their choice for outings and picnics. The complex is the brainchild of Moham Ranaweera, Chairman/Managing Director, Surani Little Village.

The marvellous architecture of Surani Little Village is the hard work of Sri Lanka's renowned Architect, Sagara Kodikara who has made the hotel an Eco-Paradise. The compound has been tastefully landscaped to resemble a beautiful botanical garden. Surani Little Village is ideal for family outings, company picnics, seminars and in-house workshops, for which all facilities are offered by the hotel.

During week-ends, Surani Little Village takes a carnival atmosphere with Sri Lankan families making it a 'home affair', Manager, D. K. Kumarasinghe said.