‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka offering a revolutionary and contemporary concept to the traditional warmth and hospitality that Sri Lanka is famous for. Nestled on a picturesque 23 acre tea plantation, on the West slop of the Knuckles Mountain Range, ‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’ can be [...]

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Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge

By Sanath Weerasuriya
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Bhathiya Gunesekera

‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka offering a revolutionary and contemporary concept to the

Pix by Neil Siriweera

traditional warmth and hospitality that Sri Lanka is famous for. Nestled on a picturesque 23 acre tea plantation, on the West slop of the Knuckles Mountain Range, ‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’ can be reached via Katugastota, Madawala and Wattegama and just about one hours drive from the Kandy city centre.

Perched on Hunas Mountain on nearly 70 year old tea plantation, overlooking the Hulu Ganga valley and the ‘Knuckles’ Mountain range ‘Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’ is a unique resort with 11 permanent luxury tent secluded lodges (rooms) on platforms on the ridge of the mountain.

‘This way we not only preserved the Tea Plantation, but continue with the production of tea to the world market’ said Bhathiya Gunesekera, the Managing Director of the project.

All lodges are made of high quality tarpaulin canvas specially imported from South Africa. Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge intends to establish 20 to 30 platforms on the ridge for luxury tent accommodations.

‘This is the very same material used by many world renowned safari camps especially in campsites all over Africa and the rest of the lodges will be ready by the end of this year’ he added.

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is a 70 million investment

BOI project started in 2008 with French company and Philippe Gomez is the Director representing the overseas interest. Each lodge at the Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge can hold a maximum of 3 people and feature a front porch with ‘out-of-this-world’ views, comfortable beds, full bathroom with walk-in shower and a separate private water closet (WC).

Some of these facilities include a newly built real colonial style ‘planter’s’ estate house with reception, welcome area and information desk, a library with internet access and a business centre, an English styled estate Lounge Bar with an impressive stock of beverages and a dining room and restaurant with a cozy fireplace.

‘The cuisine, we offer is all Sri Lankan and are capable of cater according to guest needs’ and requirements. Globle and fusion cuisine is our favourite experiment on food’ said Chaminda, the Manager of the place.

A stand alone Infinity Pool offering fabulous views of the Madulkelle Village as well as the majestic Knuckles Mountain range

Madulkelle Eco Lodge Team

At Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge’s organic garden, most of the fruits, vegetables and herbs needed for the kitchen are home grown. This ensures freshness of the product. The rest of the food items are outsourced from the village thereby extending a helping hand to the local community as well.
‘The Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge is an absolute haven for honeymooners. With only the vast mountain range in the foreground, absolute privacy and serenity is guaranteed! Even meals can be served directly at your patio’ he added.

From lush green tea plantations to sweeping vistas the Knuckles Range is an absolute paradise for trekkers and hikers.

All rates are on half board basis and ranges from Rs 14, 500/- ( or US $180 to US $ 210) (DFB)
Call 0717777750 , 0813801052 or log onto www.madulkelle.com for more details.



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