‘Insight Resort’ The taste of Southern comfort
‘Stilt Fishing’, one of the most unique and old fishing technique, that can be seen only in Ahangama stretch of the beach.
Apart from the ‘Stilt Fishing’, Ahangma has now become famous point for surfing. The long lonely stretch of almost unspoiled beach offers not only for surfers but for holiday makers around the world.
The traditional Southern hospitality at ‘Insight Resort’ makes Ahangama a newly created destination for beach lovers.
Mixed with the culture of the south and the traditions of the community, ‘Insight Resort’ -formerly known as ‘Club Lanka’, the only star class resorts in Ahangama offers a modern yet traditional holiday destination for both Sri Lankans and foreign travellers.
Located on the golden mile beach stretch of Ahangama, just 60 minutes away from Colombo, ‘Insight Resort’ has created the base for water sports with surfing and diving in the area for the very first time.
The name ‘Insight’ was given as the resort offers a glimpse of the traditional village lifestyle in the cultural backdrop to its guests from all over the world.
‘We offer a unique opportunity for our overseas guests to mingle with the local community and understand the culture of our people through integration. Reaching out to the locals and youth is an idea of promoting friendship with our guests whilst preserving the southern attractions’ said Roshan Weeratunga, the Resident Manager of the resort.
The Resort boasts of having well appointed 30 rooms with all modern amenities. Categorised as three star plus, Insight Resort has a lush green garden, which separates the Resort and the sea.
The Resort is much popular with Sri Lankan corporate clientele and for family vacations. ‘We offer special holiday package for Sri Lankan during the holiday season’ said RM Roshan.
‘Insight’ offers deluxe sea view air conditioned rooms and non sea view rooms for those, who look for a cost effective stay. All rooms are tastefully decorated, to give the guests an opportunity to experience the sun and the sand.
The open and elevated concept of the Insight Resort, restaurant, front office and the bar area are open to beautiful sunset in the evening.The restaurant offers a wide variety of cuisine around the globe with a great choice of Asian, Sri Lankan and Western delights.
‘We are very popular for our sea food preparations and the kitchen team is capable of catering any choice of cuisine to its guests. We serve from a la carte menu for the benefit of the long stay clients at the Insight Resort’ Roshan said.
A la carte menu is extended to a few Italian, Indian, Thai, Indonesian dishes as well. Apart from Sea food dishes, our speciality is authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Traditional fish preparation of the south, south crab curry, hot and spicy prawns are some of the popular dishes from the Sri Lankan menu’.
‘Youth Fame’ and Ayurvedha Spa are the two new additions to the Resort. ‘Youth Fame’ is the budget accommodation for youth and young travellers.
‘It is a place to relax, rejuvenate and experience heritage, culture, nature and the way of life in the remote south of Sri Lanka’ he added.
Taking Insight Resort as the base with day or half day excursions a cross section of interests and experiences can be met. Visits to Sinharaja Forest, Dutch Fortress of Galle, famous ‘Madol Duwa’, Yala, Bundala and Udawalawe sanctuaries, Kalamatiya bird sanctuary, Veherahena Temple, Kahandakanda tea estate and turtle farming are the top attractions among the Sri Lankans.
Whale and Dolphin watching, marine life experience have become major attractions with both Sri Lankans and foreign clientele since lately.
‘Insight’ offers a special package for the holiday makers during this season. Discounted rates on long stays, HSBC card promotions are some of the attractions effective during the April and Vesak holidays.
For more details call 0912283296, 0776418566 or log onto www. insightresort.com