Kithul Kanda Resort: Nature blends with luxury
Meepe area, passing Homagama and Godagama in Colombo District, is not a popular tourist destination. ‘Kithul Kanda Mountain Resort’ is the only resort hotel to be found in Kithula kanda, the last lonely rocky mountain village close to Colombo city. Kithul Kanda Resort derives its name from its location. Picturesquely dotted with kitul trees, this secluded resort has the advantage of having the hill entirely to itself.
Set amidst 16 acres of abandon rubber plantation along with kithul and naturally grown fruits, ‘Kithul Kanda Mountain Resort’, is the pioneering Eco friendly tourist attractions in the area, which blends with nature beautifully, and yet combines a touch of modernity in its architecture and design. The location was chosen by the proprietor of the property-Neil Kariyawasam due to its panoramic vantage point and views of the Colombo skyline. Perched on the summit of Kithul kanda, guests are treated to 360 degree bird’s eye view of the lush green environs and the sky line of the Colombo city.
Though the ‘Kithul Kanda Resort’ is conveniently located only about forty five minutes drive from Colombo, it has a real village atmosphere, where guests can enjoy the full benefit of a local village lifestyle. ‘Colombo City line from the west and the Avissawella mountain range from the East along with the area beneath the mountain create the best scenic view in the whole District’ said Chairman, Karyawasam.
Popularly identified as ‘Kandalama of Colombo’, Kithul Kanda Resort seamlessly blends with its surroundings so that guests feel as though they are part of the surroundings. ‘However, Kithul Kanda Resort offers all the luxury facilities required of a resort to ensure that guests enjoy a pampered experience’ he added.
It has twenty well appointed luxury rooms including eight deluxe, eight super deluxe and four family rooms, while each room is tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished.
All rooms have modern amenities including cable TV, free wi-fi, IDD and tea/coffee making facilities. ‘All rooms have Burma teak furniture done by local craftsmen. With a rich sleek finish, our spacious rooms are a haven of peace and calm. The lobby area and the dining area, and the banquet hall are equipped with crafty furniture’ said Wijith Prasanna, the Finance Manage of the property, who looks after the property’s well being since its since its inception in late 2012.
Wijith Prasanna
Tony Quyn
‘We have used the natural surroundings to the best possible advantage while causing minimum change. Our natural shaded clearing near the pool is an ideal place for an outdoor barbeque’ said Tony Quyn, the Resident Manager of Kithu Kanda. The cuisine of the Resort is a unique experience itself. The experienced culinary team of the resort offers cuisine from around the world to all holiday makers at the hotel.
‘The open concept restaurant on the top floor guarantees that you are kept cool and relaxed while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding. Our chefs are capable of preparing any kind of dish. Indian, Chinese, Continental and specialised Sri Lankan varieties are on our menu. Most of the guests at the resort including guests from foreign countries prefer to taste Sri Lankan cuisine. We have a special corner for Sri Lankan delights’ Tony explained.
Kithul Kanda Resort is a popular wedding venue too.
‘The wedding ceremonies are truly unforgettable by having it at Kithul Kanda with its picture book perfect setting. We have three banquet venues that can accommodate up to 550 pax’ Tony added. Kithul Kanda Resort is a popular place for hosting conferences, seminars, team building and corporate functions.
The Resort is an ideal venue to experience Outbound Training/Team building in a natural forest. The natural forest environment and mountain setting makes this an ideal place for hiking and trekking, bird watching or adventure training.
The room rates at the Resort ranges from Rs 12,000/- to Rs 14,000/- (room only). The FBD deluxe rate is Rs. 20,700/- , while the super deluxe rate comes Rs 22,400/- for FBD.
For more details call 0115960300/331, 0777718913, 0773340102 or log onto www.kithulkanda.com Pix by Neil Siriweera
